Academia's Golden Age: Universities in Massachusetts 1945-1970

by Richard M. Freeland

Book Overview

This book examines the evolution of American universities during the years following World War II. Emphasizing the importance of change at the campus level, the book combines a general consideration of national trends with a close study of eight diverse universities in Massachusetts. The eight are Harvard, M.I.T., Tufts, Brandeis, Boston University, Boston College, Northeastern and the University of Massachusetts. Broad analytic chapters examine major...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195054644
• ISBN13: 9780195054644
• Release Date: April 1992
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.5" x 9.7"