Universities: American English German by Abraham Flexner Paperback Book
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Universities: American English German by Abraham Flexner Paperback Book. Written by the influential educator Abraham Flexner, this work examines and critiques the structures, purposes, and academic standards of universities across three nations. This work is essential reading for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of the modern academic work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Universities by Abraham Flexner Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Universities: American English German" is a seminal comparative study of higher education systems in the early 20th century. Written by the influential educator Abraham Flexner, this work examines and critiques the structures, purposes, and academic standards of universities across three nations. Flexner provides a rigorous analysis of the "modern" university, arguing for a clear distinction between vocational training and true intellectual book delves into the specific characteristics of the American, British, and German models. Flexner is particularly critical of the perceived commercialization and dilution of standards in American institutions, contrasting them with the research-focused traditions of the German university and the classical depth of the English system. He emphasizes the importance of basic research and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, rather than for immediate practical a foundational text in the philosophy of education, "Universities: American English German" remains relevant for its insights into the institutional identity of higher learning. It serves as a historical benchmark for debates surrounding academic freedom, university administration, and the social responsibility of the intellectual elite. This work is essential reading for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of the modern academic work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025384865 ISBN-13 9781025384863 Title Universities Author Abraham Flexner Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 398 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178638098; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
