Product Description: The first book on Bok Tower Gardens, the exceptional National Historic Landmark in central Florida designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and Milton B. Medary. Built in 1929 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993, Bok Tower Gardens is not only an architectural and landscape masterpiece, it is also the embodiment of a fascinating moment in American history...read more

Product Description: During the past forty years, thousands of studies have been carried out on the subject of happiness. Some have explored the levels of happiness or dissatisfaction associated with typical daily activities, such as working, seeing friends, or doing household chores...read more

Examining the ways in which people are compensated for talent and education in America, the author argues that the salaries of top executives, lawyers, and doctors cannot be justified (view table of contents)

Product Description: Since World War II, says the author, industrialized nations have come to depend so heavily on expert knowledge, scientific discovery, and highly trained personnel that universities have become “the central institution in postindustrial society...read more

Examines the state of education in American universities, discusses recent developments in higher education, and suggests how universities can make greater contributions to students and society