Academic Freedom in the Age of the College

By Richard Hofstadter

Book Overview

""Academic Freedom in the Age of the College"" is a book written by Richard Hofstadter that explores the concept of academic freedom in American universities. The author argues that academic freedom is a crucial aspect of higher education, as it allows scholars to pursue research and teaching without fear of censorship or political pressure. Hofstadter traces the history of academic freedom in the United States, from its origins in the early 20th century to its current state in the modern university. He also discusses the challenges that academic freedom faces in contemporary society, including the rise of corporate influence and the increasing politicization of higher education. Throughout the book, Hofstadter emphasizes the importance of academic freedom as a cornerstone of democratic society, and calls for renewed commitment to this principle in the face of current challenges. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and future of American higher education, as well as for scholars and educators concerned about the future of academic freedom in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258443422
• ISBN13: 9781258443429
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"