Education

A Dominican-born academic tells the story of how the Great Books transformed his life—and why they have the power to speak to people of all backgrounds

A critical edition of the book that paved the way for the democratization of American higher education

From the acclaimed author of Unfinished Business, a story of crisis and change that can help us find renewed honesty and purpose in our personal and political lives

A conservative college professor's compelling defense of liberal education

From the bestselling author of What the Best College Teachers Do, the story of a new breed of amazingly innovative courses that inspire students and improve learning

How you can enrich your life by becoming a more skillful and engaged reader of literature

The definitive single-volume compendium of all things Princeton

How campus communities of every kind can transform themselves from good to great

Why higher education is not a silver bullet for eradicating economic inequality and social injustice

An incisive guide that helps up-and-coming economists become successful scholars

An incisive history of the controversial Google Books project and the ongoing quest for a universal digital library

A timely exploration of intellectual dogmatism in politics, economics, religion, and literature—and what can be done to fight it

An inside look at a "no-excuses" charter school that reveals this educational model’s strengths and weaknesses, and how its approach shapes students

A step-by-step guide to crafting a compelling scholarly book proposal—and seeing your book through to successful publication

A revealing look at the experiences of first generation students on elite campuses and the hidden curriculum they must master in order to succeed

The essential handbook for doing historical research in the twenty-first century

A lively and engaging guide to vital habits of mind that can help you think more deeply, write more effectively, and learn more joyfully

As one of the most prestigious high schools in the nation, St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, has long been the exclusive domain of America's wealthiest sons. But times have changed. Today, a new elite of boys and girls is...

How the financial pressures of paying for college affect the lives and well-being of middle-class families

A masterful history of the postwar transformation of American higher education

The dilemmas faced by disadvantaged college students seeking upward mobility and what educators can do to help these students flourish

The first book to tell the story of the Advanced Placement program—the gold standard for academic rigor in U.S. high schools and beyond