ISBN: 9780259306412 - the poly, 1919 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the role of the Polytechnic Institute, a school founded to train students for the challenges of life in the American West. The author argues that the Polytechnic was successful in creating a community that was both intellectually stimulating, and focused on preparing students for the practical demands of adult life. The Polytechnic offered a wide range of academic and vocational courses, with a focus on science, technology, and the arts. The author shows Polytechnic was a pioneer in the field of vocational education, a key component of the economic development of the western United States. By exploring the history of the Polytechnic, the author contributes to our understanding of the role of education in the development of the American West. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…