Brint, Steven G., 1951-

Two cheers for higher education : why American universities are stronger than ever--and how to meet the challenges they face / Steven Brint. - 492 pages ; 24 cm - The William G. Bowen memorial series in higher education . - The William G. Bowen memorial series in higher education .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 425-475) and index.

The universities expansion made -- The academic professions and American society -- The rise of academic innovationism -- College for all -- Multiplying status locations -- The priorities of patrons -- An accumulation of administration -- Focus on the classroom -- Other challenges : cost, online competition, contentious speech -- The ends of knowledge.

9780691182667 (hardback ; alk. paper) 0691182663 (hardback ; alk. paper)

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Education, Higher--United States.
Learning and scholarship--United States.
Universities and colleges--United States.
Educación superior --Estados Unidos
Universidades y colegios --Estados Unidos
Aprendizaje y becas --Estados Unidos

LA 227.4 / B858t 2018

378.73