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In Pursuit of the PhD

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title In Pursuit of the PhD
Authors and Contributors      By (author) William G. Bowen
By (author) Neil L. Rudenstine
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:466
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
ISBN/Barcode 9780691602615
ClassificationsDewey:378.15530973
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

What percentage of graduate students entering PhD programs in the arts and sciences at leading universities actually complete their studies? How do completion rates vary by field of study, scale of graduate program, and type of financial support provided to students? Has the increasing reliance on Teaching Assistantships affected completion rates a

Reviews

"Bowen and Rudenstine have offered a major contribution to the history of the doctorate in the United States."--Libraries and Culture