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Fast and Curious
A History of Shortcuts in American Education|
35,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 15.12.2017 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781475836943 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 192 |
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Beschreibungen
<span><span>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. The chapters profile Norman Rockwell, the Harvard Classics, Cliff Notes, speed reading, a Doctor of Arts diploma for college teachers, and other riveting examples of time-savers that attracted millions of ambitious Americans since the late 19</span><span><sup>th</sup></span><span> century. </span></span>
<span><span>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.</span></span>
<span><span>Foreword</span></span>
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<span><span>Acknowledgements</span></span>
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<span><span>Introduction</span></span>
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<span><span>Part One: Faster and Easier </span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter One: Shortcuts to Success: Correspondence Schools</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Two: Shortcuts to Culture: Self-Education</span></span>
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<span><span>Part Two: Faster and Harder </span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Three: Saving Time in Colleges and Universities</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Four: The Zeal for Brevity: Simplified Spelling, Shorthand, Speed Reading</span></span>
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<span><span>Epilogue: The Enduring Appeal of Shortcuts</span></span>
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<span><span>Recommended Readings</span></span>
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<span><span>Acknowledgements</span></span>
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<span><span>Introduction</span></span>
<br>
<span><span>Part One: Faster and Easier </span></span>
<br>
<span><span>Chapter One: Shortcuts to Success: Correspondence Schools</span></span>
<br>
<span><span>Chapter Two: Shortcuts to Culture: Self-Education</span></span>
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<span><span>Part Two: Faster and Harder </span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Three: Saving Time in Colleges and Universities</span></span>
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<span><span>Chapter Four: The Zeal for Brevity: Simplified Spelling, Shorthand, Speed Reading</span></span>
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<span><span>Epilogue: The Enduring Appeal of Shortcuts</span></span>
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<span><span>Recommended Readings</span></span>
<span><span>Robert L. Hampel</span><span> is a professor of education at the University of Delaware. From 2002 to 2011 he was the Secretary/Treasurer of the History of Education Society.</span></span>
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