Fast and curious : a history of shortcuts in American education
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Fast and curious : a history of shortcuts in American education
Rowman & Littlefield, c2017
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Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents of Works
- Introduction
- Shortcuts to success : correspondence schools
- Shortcuts to culture : self-education
- Saving time in colleges and universities
- The zeal for brevity : simplified spelling, shorthand, speed reading
- Epilogue : the enduring appeal of shortcuts
Description and Table of Contents
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.
Table of Contents
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
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