| The American Community College | 
 enlarge | Authors: Arthur M. Cohen, Florence B. Brawer
Creator: John R. Lombardi
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (2 reviews)
Sales Rank: 22338
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 5
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 592
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.2 x 2
ISBN: 0470174684
Dewey Decimal Number: 378.15430973
EAN: 9780470174685
ASIN: 0470174684
Publication Date: August 25, 2008
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Praise for The American Community College
"Since 1982, The American Community College by Cohen and Brawer has been the authoritative book on community colleges. Anyone who wants to understand these complex and dynamic institutions--how they are evolving, the contributions they make, the challenges they face, the students they serve, and the faculty and leaders who deliver the services and the curricula--will find The American Community College both essential reading and an important reference book."
--George R. Boggs, president and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges
"I have been a community college president for over forty-one years and a graduate professor for three decades. This book has been an inspiration to generations of students, faculty members, and administrators. It has become the classic of the field because it has great 'take-home' value to us all."
--Joseph N. Hankin, president, Westchester Community College
"In this latest edition of The American Community College, the authors continue to manifest their unique, highly knowledgeable perspective about the community college. This book is must-reading for all who desire to understand one of the most important educational institutions in the twenty-first century."
--Barbara K. Townsend, professor and director, Center for Community College Research, College of Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
"Cohen and Brawer's classic work is the touchstone for a comprehensive overview of the American community college. This is a seminal book for graduate students as well as seasoned professionals for understanding this uniquely American institution."
--Charles R. Dassance, president, Central Florida Community College
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Great Text Book September 7, 2008
This book is an excellent choice for the study of the community college. Having ordered this book for one of my graduate classes--I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the reading. This book is FULL of information that helps the reader understand the big picture of the CC system.
The American Community College April 7, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent, current detailing of the state of the American Community College. It is widely used by administrative professionals in the field of higher education. Regardless of its research base and statistical knowledge, it is still an easy book to read and understand. Anyone who wants to know more about how a community college, in particular, operates needs to read this book. The first four chapters of the book may be a little dry, but the foundational information provided is invaluable. The last chapters leave room for one to think about the future of the community college. This book may also be used by instructors to have a further understanding of how educational institutions work, and could inspire one to take on an administrative role at the community college level or in higher education in general.
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