Isbn: 9781334764653 - summer schools and university extension (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the rise of summer schools and university extension programs in the United States, tracing their origins from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The author explores the establishment of summer schools at institutions like Harvard, the University of Chicago, and the University of Virginia, emphasizing the role they played in democratizing higher education. The book also discusses the Chautauqua movement and its efforts to bring cultural and educational opportunities to rural areas. It further examines the influence of university extension programs and their role in providing accessible education to non-traditional students. This comprehensive analysis will interest scholars and general readers seeking insights into the evolution of higher education within a historical context. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…