Can college level the playing field? : higher education in an unequal society
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Author
Contributors
McPherson, Michael S., author.
Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2022].
Physical Description
ix, 250 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Northwest College - Hinckley Library - Second Floor | 378.198 B347C | On Shelf |
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Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2022].
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
"Why higher education is not a silver bullet for eradicating economic inequality and social injustice"--,Provided by publisher.
Summary
"Why higher education is not a silver bullet for eradicating economic inequality and social injustice. We often think that a college degree will open doors to opportunity regardless of one's background or upbringing. In this eye-opening book, two of today's leading economists argue that higher education alone cannot overcome the lasting effects of inequality that continue to plague us, and offer sensible solutions for building a more just and equitable society. Sandy Baum and Michael McPherson document the starkly different educational and social environments in which children of different races and economic backgrounds grow up, and explain why social equity requires sustained efforts to provide the broadest possible access to high-quality early childhood and k-12 education. They dismiss panaceas like eliminating college tuition and replacing the classroom experience with online education, revealing why they fail to provide better education for those who need it most, and discuss how wages in our dysfunctional labor market are sharply skewed toward the highly educated. Baum and McPherson argue that greater investment in the postsecondary institutions that educate most low-income and marginalized students will have a bigger impact than just getting more students from these backgrounds into the most prestigious colleges and universities.While the need for reform extends far beyond our colleges and universities, there is much that both academic and government leaders can do to mitigate the worst consequences of America's deeply seated inequalities. This book shows how we can address the root causes of social injustice and level the playing field for students and families before, during, and after college"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Baum, S., & McPherson, M. S. (2022). Can college level the playing field?: higher education in an unequal society . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Baum, Sandy and Michael S., McPherson. 2022. Can College Level the Playing Field?: Higher Education in an Unequal Society. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Baum, Sandy and Michael S., McPherson. Can College Level the Playing Field?: Higher Education in an Unequal Society Princeton University Press, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Baum, Sandy, and Michael S. McPherson. Can College Level the Playing Field?: Higher Education in an Unequal Society Princeton University Press, 2022.
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