College and University Books

Peterson's usually excellent college guide has become better than ever after I obtained a little known but trailblazing book on the significance to America of higher education called "West Point" by Norman Thomas Remick. EVERY college seeker and parent should read it before attempting to decide on a college. It's critical to enabling you avoid making a mistake that could change your life. It adds much more value to the great college guides such as "Peterson's 4 Year Colleges 2002". You'll feel much more informed, comfortable, and confident of your decisions.

Very comprehensive guide to colleges, with lots of information. I highly recommend it.

2005: I have 2 daughters in high school and we've all ready begun our college/university search. Seems like anytime we have a question about ANY school, this book is the first thing we pick up and open. "Peterson's" guide is proven invaluable in our quest for finding the 'right' school. 6 pounds make this book an armful to carry. 3091 pages of super fine paper (careful - they tear easily). A computer CD also accompanies the book with more in-depth college info. I like this book for several reasons. #1 - lots of colleges (2000+), with all/most major univerisities in every state included; #2 - arranged several different ways, alphabetical, by state, by major - thus making it easier to narrow down the choices; #3 - when looking up a specific school you'll find right under the school name a short paragraph with all pertinent info (tuition & fees, average test scores required, difficulty level to get in, campus setting, majors & minors, etc). What follows usually includes info on campus life, extra-curricular activities, the Greek system, and history of the school... and so much more. This book also contains phone #'s and e-mail addresses of the necessary contacts (admissions dept) at each school. Truly a great find if you're just starting your search on colleges.

Excellent. Robert O'Neil is the nation's foremost expert on the First Amendment. This is a brilliant look at free speech and the role of higher education. The role of free speech in higher education is in continual jeopardy and under constant scrutiny, a text like this could revolutionize the way you view free speech, the college community, and possibly the world. Of special note: O'Neil's discussion of the role of technology is particularly resonant.

An inspiring and fun account of what happens when institutions loses touch with their goals. A first hand account of the events of 64 from one who lived through it. Much better than most of the heady intellectual analysis already in print. This is all you need to know on the subject.

Tragic accident...Prof. Zelnik killed on campus,run-over. It was death of Savio at age 56..several years ago..that led him to co-edit this work-which has become definitive...

Each section of this book was exceedingly well researched and (blissfully) well written. I was a participant at one of the protests the author discusses (I was not part of his research) and was stuck by the accuracy of his portrayal of events - which were superior to those I have read of people who were there. His insight were outstanding. He was able to succinctly state complex issues in a very tangible manner. I highly recommend the book to those interested in the issues of Student Activism and Cultural Diversity.

Great book; takes up where the TV series left off. Cleverly written and humorous tale of campus life. Zack and the gang get into some trouble but they all bind together to help each other out in the end.

Chip Hilton scores big in Freshman Quarterback. Some of the problems he faces are as relevent today as they were in the original writings. The updates are great and still don't detract from the quality and message Clair Bee originally intended. I wish I could be on Chip's team, just like I wanted to when I first read the series in the early 60's! Great Book, Great Series! Thanks for bringing them back!

This book offers the clearest, most readily understandable and precise overview of Freud's theories that I've encountered. I strongly recommend it to those beginning a study of Freud, as well as those who have tried to grasp his work but found it difficult and been discouraged.