Fast and Curious
A History of Shortcuts in American Education
1st Edition
Published on 15. December 2017
192 pages
979-8-216-22345-0 (ISBN)
Description
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 19th century.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN-13
979-8-216-22345-0 (9798216223450)
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12/2017
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Person
Robert L. Hampel 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.
Content
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part One: Faster and Easier
Chapter One: Shortcuts to Success: Correspondence Schools
Chapter Two: Shortcuts to Culture: Self-Education
Part Two: Faster and Harder
Chapter Three: Saving Time in Colleges and Universities
Chapter Four: The Zeal for Brevity: Simplified Spelling, Shorthand, Speed Reading
Epilogue: The Enduring Appeal of Shortcuts
Recommended Readings
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part One: Faster and Easier
Chapter One: Shortcuts to Success: Correspondence Schools
Chapter Two: Shortcuts to Culture: Self-Education
Part Two: Faster and Harder
Chapter Three: Saving Time in Colleges and Universities
Chapter Four: The Zeal for Brevity: Simplified Spelling, Shorthand, Speed Reading
Epilogue: The Enduring Appeal of Shortcuts
Recommended Readings
