American students organize; founding the National Student Association after World War II.0275991008 American students organize; founding the National Student Association after World War II. Ed. by Eugene G. Schwartz. American Council on Education Established in 1918, the American Council on Education (ACE) is a United States organization comprising over 1,800 accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities and higher education-related associations, organizations, and corporations. 2006 1212 pages $135.00 Hardcover ACE/Praeger series on higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. LB3602 The creed of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. National Student Association (USNSA USNSA United States Naval Sailing Association USNSA United States National Student Association ) is: "A world where there are differences without hate...This is our desire." In this illustrated anthology/sourcebook produced by the USNSA Anthology Project, its editorial director and 90 authors from the GI bill generation that founded the USNSA in 1947, chronicle its formation and first five years during the Cold War and Red Scare Throughout much of the twentieth century, the United States worried about Communist activities within its borders. This concern led to sweeping federal action against Aliens and citizens alike during periods known today as Red scares. . They also provide social history context back to the 1930s, and fast forward to student involvement in civic and world affairs in the 1960s and beyond. Illustrations feature many newspaper clippings. The volume lists project donors and the project committee. A synopsis/reader's guide is included with the anthology. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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