Fast and Curious : A History of Shortcuts in American Education.
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- computer
- online resource
- 9781475836943
- LB1027.3.H367 2018
Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I: Faster and Easier -- 1 Shortcuts to Success -- 2 Shortcuts to Culture -- Part II: Faster and Harder -- 3 Saving Time in Colleges and Universities -- 4 The Zeal for Brevity -- Epilogue -- Recommended Reading -- Index -- About the Author.
This book examines four types of shortcuts in the history of American education--streamlined paths to vocational success, cultural sophistication, college credentials, and the efficient use of English.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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