The Trouble with Liberal Education.

This article discusses the problems of a liberal education. Because academic talent is singled out at a much earlier age, many who do not possess such talents are often lagging farther behind than their exceptional counterparts. Many employers no longer need liberally educated workers. Many universi...

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Published in:Boulevard Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 210 - 215
Main Author: Shivani, Anis
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Published: OpoJaz, Inc. Fall2006
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