Andrew Delbanco Boeken

Engaging with contemporary cultural and political issues, this journal serves as a vital resource for readers interested in exploring the intersections of these fields. It offers insightful perspectives and discussions that are crucial for understanding today's societal dynamics.

More than an ecclesiastical or political history, this book is a vivid description of the earliest American immigrant experience. It depicts the dramatic tale of the seventeenth-century newcomers to our shores as they were drawn and pushed to make their way in an unsettled and unsettling world.

As the commercialization of American higher education intensifies, students increasingly pursue college solely for preprofessional credentials, jeopardizing the traditional four-year experience meant for exploration and personal growth. In a compelling defense of a comprehensive education, Andrew Delbanco argues that such opportunities are becoming privileges for the affluent. He emphasizes the importance of making true college education accessible to all, as it is vital to America’s democratic ideals. Through a concise historical narrative, Delbanco traces the evolution of the college concept from its Puritan roots to its challenges in the nineteenth century, and its gradual inclusivity in the twentieth century. He highlights the unique advantages of American colleges in a globalized world, advocating for a humanistic education amidst the rising emphasis on science, technology, and vocational training. Delbanco candidly addresses the financial, intellectual, and ethical hurdles facing colleges today, stressing the importance of safeguarding these institutions for future generations. In a new preface, he reflects on recent developments that threaten the future of higher education.

One of the nation's premier literary scholars takes a broad look at the way Americans have reached beyond worldly desires for a spirituality.

As the commercialization of American higher education grows, students increasingly seek college solely for preprofessional credentials, threatening the traditional four-year experience that fosters exploration and personal growth. Prominent cultural critic Andrew Delbanco defends the value of a true college education, warning that it risks becoming a privilege for the wealthy. He argues for the importance of making such education accessible to all, as it is essential to America's democratic promise. In a compelling historical narrative, Delbanco traces the origins of the college concept from the Puritan gathered church in the colonial period to its challenges in the nineteenth century, as well as its gradual opening to women, minorities, and low-income students in the twentieth century. He highlights the unique strengths of American colleges in today's globalized world, advocating for a broadly humanistic education even as science, technology, and vocational studies gain prominence. Recognizing the financial, intellectual, and ethical challenges facing colleges today, Delbanco emphasizes the urgent need to safeguard these institutions for future generations.