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1. 1. The Great Mistake

   

   In this insightful exploration of the American higher education system, the author delves into the historical and contemporary challenges facing public universities. The narrative critically examines the shift towards privatization and market-driven policies, arguing that these changes have undermined the core mission of public education. Through a blend of historical analysis and policy critique, the book highlights the consequences of treating education as a commodity, emphasizing the need to reclaim the public good ethos that once defined these institutions. It serves as a call to action for stakeholders to reimagine and reinvest in the public university system to ensure equitable access and societal progress.

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2. 2. Unmaking The Public University

   The Forty-Year Assault on the Middle Class

   

   A trenchant critique of how public higher education in the United States was transformed over several decades by market-driven policies, declining public funding, and managerial practices that prioritized efficiency, metrics, and revenue generation over teaching and the civic mission. The book traces how these shifts reshaped faculty roles, institutional priorities, and access for working- and middle-class students, arguing that universities have been pushed to mimic corporate behavior, commodify research and credentials, and intensify inequality. It calls for renewed public investment and a reassertion of the university’s democratic and educational responsibilities to counteract the marketizing forces that have hollowed out its public purpose.

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