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From Lectern to Laboratory

How Science and Technology Changed the Face of America's Colleges

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The narrative delves into the transformative impact of science and technology on American higher education in the nineteenth century, highlighting key reforms to the classical liberal arts curriculum. It examines the emergence of mutual education societies, the establishment of independent polytechnic schools, and the founding of land-grant universities. The book emphasizes how wealthy industrialists contributed to the creation of science-focused institutions, leading to a shift towards hands-on laboratory instruction as a standard educational practice.

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From Lectern to Laboratory, W. Nikola-Lisa

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2019
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