Success and Excess: The Contours and Character of American Higher Education Since 1960

Higher Education in the United States during the six decades from 1960 to 2010 has been a success story characterized by expansion, prosperity and prestige. These characteristics, however, were inseparable from problems of excess and lack of clear educational purposes. Furthermore, these problems re...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Society (New Brunswick) 2013-04, Vol.50 (2), p.106-114
1. Verfasser:	Thelin, John R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	21st century Affluence Community colleges Education systems Education, Higher Educational Objectives Educational Policy Evaluation Higher Education History Meritocracy Political Science Prestige Prosperity Public policy R&D Research & development Social aspects Social Sciences Socialization Sociology Success Symposium: The Changing Shape of Higher Education Since the 1960s Trust Tuition Twenty First Century U.S.A Undergraduate Study United States United States of America Universities Universities and colleges
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Zusammenfassung:	Higher Education in the United States during the six decades from 1960 to 2010 has been a success story characterized by expansion, prosperity and prestige. These characteristics, however, were inseparable from problems of excess and lack of clear educational purposes. Furthermore, these problems remain unresolved early in the 21st century, creating a crisis of confidence for colleges and universities.
ISSN:	0147-2011 1936-4725
DOI:	10.1007/s12115-013-9630-8