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Direct linkGross, Karen – New England Journal of Higher Education, 2008
In his best-selling book, "Deep Economy," Bill McKibben comments on the benefits of "small" education. Smaller institutions, he argues, resemble farmers' markets--one gets wonderful and quality seasonal food from people he knows and trusts. But, one cannot get everything there that he may want precisely when he wants it. Given personal preferences…
Descriptors: Small Colleges, Higher Education, Liberal Arts, College Students
