The Voyage Of A Vice-Chancellor, With A Chapter On University Education In The United States

By Arthur Everett Shipley

Book Overview

""The Voyage of a Vice-Chancellor, with a Chapter on University Education in the United States"" is a book written by Arthur Everett Shipley. It is a memoir of his travels as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, England. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes Shipley's journey from England to the United States, where he visited several universities and met with various educators. He provides a detailed account of his experiences, including his observations on the American education system and the differences between American and British universities.The second part of the book is a chapter on university education in the United States. Shipley discusses the history and development of American universities, as well as their organization and curriculum. He also provides an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the American education system, and offers suggestions for how it could be improved.Overall, ""The Voyage of a Vice-Chancellor, with a Chapter on University Education in the United States"" is a fascinating account of one man's journey through the American education system. It provides valuable insights into the similarities and differences between American and British universities, and offers a thoughtful analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the American education system.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: 1163768995
• ISBN13: 9781163768990
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"