University

In this compelling audiobook, former Columbia president Lee C. Bollinger explores the vital role of American universities in upholding democracy, particularly in the face of unprecedented challenges from the current political landscape. Drawing parallels to global authoritarianism, he highlights the unique creative freedom these institutions offer and their foundational link to the First Amendment. Bollinger emphasizes the necessity of defending the university as a critical bastion of truth and knowledge essential for the survival of the American experiment.