The College Course and the Preparation for Life

Originally published in 1909, this book was written during a time of significant change for higher education in America. Albert Parker Fitch argues that a college education should not only prepare students for their chosen career, but also for a life of active citizenship and intellectual curiosity. An insightful look at the purpose of higher education in the early 20th century.

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