ISBN: 9780265015285 - The Oberlin Alumni Magazine, Vol. 18: October 1921 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating analysis of the evolution of American collegiate education. Beginning with the nation's first universities in the colonial era, the author traces the development of the liberal arts curriculum in both secular and religious institutions. Focusing on Oberlin College, the author provides a case study that examines the tensions between classical and practical education in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book establishes Oberlin as a microcosm of American higher education, illuminating the ways in which the college's history reflects the broader transformation of American society. The author's careful research and elegant prose style make this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of education or American intellectual history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…