What Universities Owe Democracy by Ronald J. Daniels, Grant Shreve and Phillip Spector
The title implies a discussion about what universities will give to democracy. However, the book spends more time arguing the opposite side. The authors propose greater extension of grants and student loans to allow more people to attend college, but glosses over the cause of the increased cost. Why do universities charge so much these days? Are the football team and fancy dorms essential for the education experience? It is valuable to have an educated populace, but are universities in their current form the best way to provide that? Do we really need that education?
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