""Surveys of American Higher Education: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching"" by Walter Crosby Eells is a comprehensive examination of the state of higher education in the United States during the early 20th century. The book is based on a series of surveys conducted by the Carnegie Foundation between 1905 and 1930, which aimed to assess the quality and effectiveness of American colleges and universities.Eells, a prominent educator and historian, provides a detailed analysis of the surveys and their findings, highlighting key trends and challenges facing higher education at the time. He covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the liberal arts, the importance of research, the challenges of faculty recruitment and retention, and the impact of new technologies on teaching and learning.Throughout the book, Eells emphasizes the importance of higher education as a vital component of American society and a key driver of social and economic progress. He also offers insights into the broader political and cultural context of the time, highlighting the ways in which social and economic changes were shaping the landscape of higher education.Overall, ""Surveys of American Higher Education"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the early history of American higher education and the challenges and opportunities facing colleges and universities in the early 20th century. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of American higher education.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.
