A History of American Higher Education by John R. Thelin - ISBN: 9781421454948
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American higher education: transformation, crisis, and an uncertain future.
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A History of American Higher Education

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    600 pages

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    4 August 2026

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Summary

The definitive history of American higher education.

For more than two decades, A History of American Higher Education has been the gold standard account of how colleges and universities shaped—and were shaped by—American society. In this fully revised fourth edition, John R. Thelin extends that history into a period of profound upheaval.

The new edition adds a substantial final chapter examining the years from 2020 through 2025, a time marked by pand…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781421454948
ISBN-10:1421454947
Author:John R. Thelin
Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:Johns Hopkins University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:600
Release Date:4 August 2026
Weight:839g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 39mm
About The Author

John R. Thelin

John R. Thelin is the University Research Professor Emeritus of the history of higher education and public policy at the University of Kentucky. His numerous books include College Sports: A History and Games Colleges Play.

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