The Diverted Dream: Community Colleges and the Promise of Educational Opportunity in America
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The Diverted Dream: Community Colleges and the Promise of Educational Opportunity in America, 1900-1985

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Explore the promise and pitfalls of educational opportunity in America with this landmark historical study. Steven Brint’s compelling analysis delves into how community colleges, envisioned as gateways to upward mobility and the American dream, evolved from liberal arts foundations to vocational pathways. Discover the profound impact this shift has on equal access to higher education and career advancement. Essential reading for students of education, sociology, and policy, this book offers critical insights into how academic systems shape societal progress and the pursuit of opportunity.

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