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CHAPTER 1 - A Liberal Education
D.F. BRATCHELL
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CHAPTER 2 - Liberal Studies: An International Perspective
MORRELL HEALD
Pages 25-37 - Book chapterAbstract only
CHAPTER 3 - Liberal Studies in the United States
MORRELL HEALD
Pages 38-51 - Book chapterAbstract only
CHAPTER 4 - Liberal Studies in Technical Colleges
E. FRANK CANDLIN
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CHAPTER 5 - Liberal Studies in Colleges of Advanced Technology (Technological Universities)
H.N. SHELDON
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CHAPTER 6 - Liberal Studies in the Sixth Form
P.R. MAY and S. TURNER
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CHAPTER 7 - Liberal Studies in Adult Education
A.I. MARSH
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CHAPTER 8 - Liberal Studies in Industry
D.R.O. THOMAS
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Bibliography
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Index
Pages 147-150
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The Aims and Organization of Liberal Studies provides an insight into the contributions of the Departments of Liberal Studies to educational thinking, to ensure the achievement of a proper balance between the acquisition of specialized knowledge and skill; and the development of breadth of outlook; and of personal expression in speech and writing. The book sets to present the importance of liberal education in the personal and social development of a person despite the rapid and profound changes brought about by technological advances. The text tackled the status of liberal studies in the international and local levels; in technical colleges and universities; and in adult education and in industry. Teachers, school administrators, scientists, students, and educators will find this book invaluable.
The Aims and Organization of Liberal Studies provides an insight into the contributions of the Departments of Liberal Studies to educational thinking, to ensure the achievement of a proper balance between the acquisition of specialized knowledge and skill; and the development of breadth of outlook; and of personal expression in speech and writing. The book sets to present the importance of liberal education in the personal and social development of a person despite the rapid and profound changes brought about by technological advances. The text tackled the status of liberal studies in the international and local levels; in technical colleges and universities; and in adult education and in industry. Teachers, school administrators, scientists, students, and educators will find this book invaluable.
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ISBN
978-0-08-011959-5
Language
English
Published
1966
Copyright
Copyright © 1966 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Pergamon