What universities owe democracy / Ronald J. Daniels ; with Grant Shreve and Phillip Spector.
| Author/creator | Daniels, Ronald J., 1959- author. |
| Other author | Shreve, Grant, 1984- author. |
| Other author | Spector, Phillip, 1976- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2021. |
| Copyright Date | ©2021 |
| Description | x, 322 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- American dreams : access, mobility, fairness -- Free minds : educating democratic citizens -- Hard truths : creating knowledge and checking power -- Purposeful pluralism : dialogue across difference on campus -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "This book identifies four distinct functions of American higher education that colleges and universities have acquired over the past two hundred years and that are integral to liberal democracy: social mobility, citizenship education, the discovery and communication of knowledge, and the cultivation of a pluralistic society. Each chapter takes up one of these functions to analyze and assess"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9781421442709 |
| LCCN | 2021017904 |
| ISBN | 9781421442693 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1421442698 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| Standard identifier# | 40030755931 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LA227.4 .D36 2021 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |