Higher Education And The War (1918)

By John Burnet

Book Overview

Higher Education And The War is a book written by John Burnet and published in 1918. It is a comprehensive study of the impact of World War I on higher education in Great Britain. The author discusses how the war affected universities and colleges, and how they adapted to the changing circumstances. He also examines the role of higher education in the war effort, including the training of soldiers and the development of new technologies. The book provides a detailed analysis of the challenges faced by higher education during the war, such as the shortage of resources and the loss of staff and students to military service. Burnet also explores the opportunities that arose from the war, such as the increased demand for scientific research and the expansion of vocational education. Overall, Higher Education And The War is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in Britain during World War I.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166597709
• ISBN13: 9781166597702
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"