ISBN: 9781334026430 - address delivered before the two literary societies of the university of north carolina, june 6th, 1860 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the importance of education in a democracy, arguing the advancement of society depends on the presence of educated men. Authored by a proponent of public education, this text contends that the education received in one's youth has a direct impact on their ability to perform adult duties later in life, as well as their ability to contribute to the advancement of issues impacting their communities. The author discusses the role of the college experience in preparing students for their futures, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of personal character. The author also examines the relative merits of various fields of study, discussing the benefits of both the humanities and the sciences. Ultimately, this book argues that education should not be focused solely on professional advancement but also on the creation of a well-rounded and engaged citizenry. It concludes by declaring an educated citizenry is essential to the health and vitality of any democracy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…