The Higher Learning In America:

A Memorandum On the Conduct of Universities By Business Men

Thorstein Veblen 1918

• Preface
• Chapter One, Introductory: The Place of The University in Modern Life
• Chapter Two, The Governing Boards
• Chapter Three, The Academic Administration and Policy
• Chapter Four, Academic Prestige and the Material Equipment
• Chapter Five, The Academic Personnel
• Chapter Six, The Portion of the Scientist
• Chapter Seven, Vocational Training
• Chapter Eight, Summary and Trial Balance