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Is College Worth It?

Class and the Myth of the College Premium (Critical University Studies)

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Is College Worth It?

By: Richard Ohmann, Ira Shor
Narrated by: Wayne M. Lane
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In this thought-provoking book, acclaimed cultural critic and professor of literature Richard Ohmann and noted critical scholar and pedagogue Ira Shor challenge the widely accepted notion of the "college premium": the economic advantage associated with obtaining a college degree. The authors show how the idea of a college premium is often merely a myth that furthers the commercialization of education.

Drawing on historical analysis and keen insights, they expose the underlying neoliberal ideology that has transformed universities into vehicles for profit-driven corporations. They argue that the college premium confirms class hierarchies in the United States while claiming to apply to everyone. This compelling narrative uncovers the reshaping of our perception of the value of higher education. From the casualization of academic labor to the mounting burden of student debt, from the erosion of academic freedoms to the rise of vocational curricula, Ohmann and Shor connect the dots to illustrate how economic imperatives have influenced university life.

Is College Worth It? is a must-listen for students, parents, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the future of education. Ohmann and Shor's erudite analysis challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on the true meaning and worth of a college education.

The book is published Johns Hopkins University Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.

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Critic Reviews

"A major (indeed, final) statement from one of the most trenchant and influential critics of American higher education..." (Michael Bérubé, Pennsylvania State University)

"Masterful...The book is a very good read." (Richard R. Nelson, Columbia University)

"Ohmann slyly deconstructs the myth of the 'college premium' that diverts attention from American inequality." (Ellen Schrecker, Yeshiva University)

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