The Lost Promise

"The Lost Promise" by Ellen Schrecker explores the vibrant period of American higher education from the 1950s to the early 1970s, a time when universities expanded and embraced egalitarian ideals. The book examines how this era was marked by growth, student activism, and internal conflicts, ultimately leading to a crisis that continues to affect higher education today. Schrecker provides a comprehensive history of how political and social upheavals intertwined with academic institutions, shaping their trajectory for decades to come.