Uncommon Education: The History and Philosophy of Prescott College, 1950s through 2006

Uncommon Education traces the evolution of Prescott College. In this compelling work, Samuel Henrie and others reveal what led to the inception of this special institution, the philosophy behind it, and a rare curriculum that includes adventure education, social and ecological justice fieldwork, and other hands-on and unique educational opportunities.

"Sam Henrie has made an immense contribution to higher education by chronicling this grand, ongoing adventure in learning. Prescott College's hands-on, feet-in-the-field approach not only makes far more sense than the cattle calls that pass for education at most places, but its amazing resilience and resurrection is one of the most hopeful stories for our times-a true tale of how good ideas really can win if we never give up."
-Alan Weisman, Laureate Professor of Journalism, University of Arizona, retired Professor of Writing at Prescott College, author of The World Without Us, Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World, and other works

Author: Samuel Nyal Henrie
Publisher: Wheatmark
Published: 04/15/2009
Pages: 456
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.92d
ISBN13: 9781604940213
ISBN10: 1604940212
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)