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The University and the New World : York University Invitation Lecture Series /

This is the first volume in the Invitation Lecture Series of York University and it is an auspicious beginning. Three leaders in higher education in the United States here present their thoughts on challenging questions of enrolment, curriculum, and standards which today confront the ever expanding...

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Main Authors: Jones, Howard Mumford, 1892-1980 (Author), Ulich, Robert, 1890-1977 (Author), Riesman, David, 1909-2002 (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Ottawa, Ontario : Canadian Electronic Library, 2017
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:This is the first volume in the Invitation Lecture Series of York University and it is an auspicious beginning. Three leaders in higher education in the United States here present their thoughts on challenging questions of enrolment, curriculum, and standards which today confront the ever expanding universities of North America. Professor Jones describes "The Idea of a University Once More"; Professor Riesman outlines and comments on some significant recent "Experiments in Higher Education"; Professor Ulich discusses a theme which is vitally important for the effect of university education, "Creativity."
Physical Description:1 online resource (100 pages).
ISBN:9781487589004