Academic Freedom in the Age of the College

by Richard Hofstadter

Book Overview

When this classic volume first appeared, academic freedom was a crucially important issue. It is equally so today. Hofstadter approaches the topic historically, showing how events from various historical epochs expose the degree of freedom in academic institutions. The volume exemplifies Richard Hofstader's qualities as a historian as well as his characteristic narrative ability. Hofstadter first describes the medieval university and how its political...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560008601
• ISBN13: 9781560008606
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.9"