The Liberal Arts in Britain: Some Lessons for America

Winston Churchill, a "representative Englishman," was the product of a society that the author believes does not compartmentalize mental activity. The article suggests that the United States could learn from the British approach to liberal learning.

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Published in:	Academe (Washington. 1979) Vol. 69; no. 6; pp. 21 - 27
Main Author:	Messinger, Gary S.
Format:	Magazine Article
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C American Association of University Professors 01-11-1983
Subjects:	Academic learning Academic libraries Colleges Cultural institutions Liberal arts education Literary criticism School campuses United States history Universities Urban universities
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Summary:	Winston Churchill, a "representative Englishman," was the product of a society that the author believes does not compartmentalize mental activity. The article suggests that the United States could learn from the British approach to liberal learning.
ISSN:	0190-2946 2162-5247
DOI:	10.2307/40249086