American State Universities, Their Origin And Progress: A History Of Congressional University Land-grants, A Particular Account Of The Rise And Develo

A seminal work on the history of American higher education, American State Universities is a comprehensive survey of the origins, evolution, and challenges of the university system in the United States. Andrew Ten Brook, a prominent educator and historian, examines the role of state governments, philanthropists, and other stakeholders in the development of public universities and land-grant colleges. With insightful analysis and detailed research, Ten Brook offers a compelling vision for the future of American higher education.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.