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Bowen, Howard R. – 1982
The recent shift away from traditional liberal education to vocational training is examined, along with the effects this trend may have on the United States. After a preliminary review in Chapter 1, "American Higher Education: Recent History and Present Condition," Chapter 2, "How Well-Educated Are the American People?" examines past trends in…
Descriptors: College Role, Educational Benefits, Educational Experience, Educational History