The Creation of the Future: The Role of the American University

From: The Virginia Quarterly Review | Date: July 1, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

The Creation of the Future: The Role of the American University, by Frank H. Y. Rhodes.

Using insight gained from years as the president of Cornell University, Frank Rhodes touts the successes and candidly shares the shortcomings of the American university system. There is much to learn from this book, which will be a valuable read for all those involved in the enterprise of higher education, from presidents to students. Yet the book can be frustrating; he attempts to ...

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