American University 1ST Edition

By Jacques Barzun

Book Overview

When it was published in 1968, a year noted for historic student protests on campuses across the country, The American University spoke in Jacques Barzun's characteristically wise and lucid voice... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B000SHSH9Q
• Release Date: January 1968
• Publisher: Harper &Row
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A must read for anyone in higher education

This book, which I would term as modern classic in the field, is a perennial read for higher educators, coming up regularly in the Chronicle of Higher Education book lists. Despite being written decades ago this book brings to light some of the most important issues facing the university today. Barzun is as erudite as he is qualified, having served as Provost at Columbia University and as a Professor for many years. If you are interested in higher education this book is highly recommended, if you are a member of the Faculty, Administration or Staff of a College or University and you have not read this book, shame on you.