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The first scholarly edition of Thorstein Veblen's classic indictment of the corporate model of American university governance.

Since its publication in 1918, Thorstein Veblen's The Higher Learning in America has remained a text that every serious student... Read Full Overview

In "The Higher Learning in America: A Memorandum on the Conduct of Universities by Business Men," Thorstein Veblen critically examines the interplay between higher education and capitalist influences in American society. Written in a unique blend of satirical prose and incisive... Read Full Overview

The first scholarly edition of Thorstein Veblen's classic indictment of the corporate model of American university governance.

Since its publication in 1918, Thorstein Veblen's The Higher Learning in America has remained a text that every serious student... Read Full Overview

"The Higher Learning In America" from Thorstein Veblen. American economist and sociologist (1857-1929).

The Higher Learning in America: A Memorandum is a book written by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. The book is a critical analysis of the American higher education system, particularly its emphasis on vocational training and its neglect of pure research... Read Full Overview

""The Higher Learning in America: A Memorandum"" is a book written by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. The book is a critical analysis of the American education system, particularly higher education, and its role in society. Veblen argues that the higher... Read Full Overview

The Higher Learning in America: A Memorandum is a book written by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. In this book, Veblen offers a critical analysis of the American higher education system and its institutions. He argues that the system is flawed and that... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview