The Goose-step: A Study of American Education (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. How Corporate Wealth and Trustees Shaped Academic Freedom in 1920s AmericaBy Upton Sinclair
Length23h 18m
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Upton Sinclair's The Goose-step: A Study of American Education is a sweeping, polemical investigation into the economic and ideological forces shaping American universities in the early twentieth century. Written with the urgency of muckraking journalism and the satiric bite characteristic of Sinclair's reformist prose, the book argues that higher education had become disciplined into conformity by trustees, industrial wealth, and corporate patronage. Its title evokes militarized obedience, framing the academy as an institution trained to march in step with capitalism rather than pursue intellectual freedom. Sinclair, already famous for The Jungle and his socialist critique of American industry, brought to this work a lifelong suspicion of concentrated power and its cultural instruments. His experiences as a journalist, novelist, and political activist sharpened his attention to the relationship between money, public opinion, and institutional authority. In The Goose-step, he extends his critique from factories and politics to classrooms, exposing education as another battleground in the struggle over democracy. This book is recommended for readers interested in educational history, radical criticism, and the politics of knowledge. Though rooted in its era, its questions about academic freedom, donor influence, and institutional conformity remain strikingly relevant.
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- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreEducation and Learning
Length23 hrs 18 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Goose-step: A Study of American Education (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6INTRODUCTORY
7CHAPTER I THE LITTLE GOSLING
8CHAPTER II THE COLLEGE GOOSE
9CHAPTER III THE UNIVERSITY GOOSE
10CHAPTER IV THE GOOSE-STEPPERS
11CHAPTER V INTERLOCKING DIRECTORATES
12CHAPTER VI THE UNIVERSITY OF THE HOUSE OF MORGAN
13CHAPTER VII THE INTERLOCKING PRESIDENT
14CHAPTER VIII THE SCHOLAR IN POLITICS
15CHAPTER IX NICHOLAS MIRACULOUS
16CHAPTER X THE LIGHTNING-CHANGE ARTIST
17CHAPTER XI THE TWILIGHT ZONE
18CHAPTER XII THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT STORE
19CHAPTER XIII THE EMPIRE OF DULLNESS
20CHAPTER XIV THE UNIVERSITY OF LEE-HIGGINSON
21CHAPTER XV THE HARVARD TRADITION
22CHAPTER XVI FREE SPEECH BUT—
23CHAPTER XVII INTERFERENCE
24CHAPTER XVIII THE LASKI LAMPOON
25CHAPTER XIX RAKING THE DUST-HEAPS
26CHAPTER XX THE UNIVERSITY OF U. G. I.
27CHAPTER XXI STEALING A TRUST FUND
28CHAPTER XXII PROFESSOR BILLY SUNDAY
29CHAPTER XXIII THE TRIUMPH OF DEATH
30CHAPTER XXIV THE TIGER’S LAIR
31CHAPTER XXV PEACOCKS AND SLUMS
32CHAPTER XXVI THE BULL-DOG’S DEN
33CHAPTER XXVII THE UNIVERSITY OF THE BLACK HAND
34CHAPTER XXVIII THE FORTRESS OF MEDIEVALISM
35CHAPTER XXIX THE DEAN OF IMPERIALISM
36CHAPTER XXX THE MOB OF LITTLE HATERS
37CHAPTER XXXI THE DRILL SERGEANT ON THE CAMPUS
38CHAPTER XXXII THE STORY OF STANFORD
39CHAPTER XXXIII THE WIND OF FREEDOM
40CHAPTER XXXIV THE STANFORD SKELETON
41CHAPTER XXXV THE UNIVERSITY OF THE LUMBER TRUST
42CHAPTER XXXVI THE UNIVERSITY OF THE CHIMES
43CHAPTER XXXVII THE UNIVERSITIES OF THE ANACONDA
44CHAPTER XXXVIII THE UNIVERSITY OF THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS
45CHAPTER XXXIX THE MINING CAMP UNIVERSITY
46CHAPTER XL THE COLLEGES OF THE SMELTER TRUST
47CHAPTER XLI A LAND GRANT COLLEGE
48CHAPTER XLII AN AGRICULTURAL MELODRAMA
49CHAPTER XLIII THE UNIVERSITY OF WHEAT
50CHAPTER XLIV THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ORE TRUST
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