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The higher learning in America
Book • 1918
In 'The Higher Learning in America', Thorstein Veblen critiques the corporate model of university governance, advocating for institutions of higher learning to prioritize the pursuit of knowledge over extraneous activities like athletics and vocational training.
The book remains relevant today, offering insights into the challenges faced by American universities in the early twentieth century and their ongoing struggles with academic freedom and corporate influence.
The book remains relevant today, offering insights into the challenges faced by American universities in the early twentieth century and their ongoing struggles with academic freedom and corporate influence.
