The history of American higher education : learning and culture from the founding to World War II /
Geiger, Roger L.,1943-author.
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The first century of the American college, 1636-1740 -- Colonial colleges, 1740-1780 -- Republican universities -- The low state of the colleges, 1800-1820 -- Renaissance of the colleges, 1820-1840 -- Regional divergence and scientific advancement, 1840-1860 -- Land grant colleges and the practical arts -- The creation of American universities -- The collegiate revolution -- Mass higher education, 1915-1940 -- The standard American university -- Culture, careers and knowledge.
Education, Higher