University Press of America
Pages: 265
Trim: 6 x 9
978-0-7618-3771-8 • Paperback • July 2007 • $60.99 • (£47.00)
Win Straube has made his career in advancing international applications of cutting edge technology with leading high-tech ventures in Europe, North America, and Asia during the last half century. Active as inventor, scientist, and engineer, he is a widely recognized lecturer on international technology transfer, with particular emphasis on means and methods for the reduction of educational costs. He holds degrees in linguistics, economics, and law.
Part 1 Foreword
Part 2 Preface
Chapter 3 Introduction
Chapter 4 Motivation to Learn
Chapter 5 The Role of Parents
Chapter 6 Teachers
Chapter 7 The Invention of Schools
Chapter 8 What is Generic Education?
Chapter 9 Generic History Lesson
Chapter 10 How Does it Work?
Chapter 11 Higher Education
Chapter 12 Accreditation
Chapter 13 Entertainment and Education
Chapter 14 A College Education is NOT Enough
Chapter 15 Learning about Money and Financial Management
Chapter 16 The Cost of Education and Who Will Pay for It
Chapter 17 Lessons Learned
Part 18 Appendices
Part 19 Index
Part 20 About the Author
Is this book relevant to every United States citizen, regardless of their being a parent, teacher, or student? Absolutely....So what is Quality Generic Education? It is identical in quality to "brand name" education that is universally applicable, available to all, and not ideologically directed. In short, it means that an education garnered from a state university would be of equal value to one from Harvard....QGE=A is a greatly researched and fact backed book, offering a lengthy and valuable appendix. The style is straightforward and convincing....I encourage everyone with the slightest interest in our schools and colleges, students and teachers, and our nation's competitive future, to read this book....
— Heather Froeschl; Bookreview.Com
The message of quality generic education is not intriniscally a light topic, but with the author's town meeting approach one can easily ponder and grasp the enormity and complex issues he wishes to convey....pick up this book today and invest in your future.
— Deb Fowler; Roundtable Reviews
Author Win Straube has quite the mind for new solutions as an inventor, scientist, and engineer, to connect everyone to the best educators for any given subject in the world. QGE=A: Quality Generic Education is the Answer is something that all educators should read and consider and carries our highest recommendations to community library education shelves.
— .; Midwest Book Review, May 2008
This is a book that should not only be read but also acted on. Straube states what I have long believed. Long Distance Education will offer a good quality education without costing a fortune. It will make an education available to the masses. This book is well written and documented. Straube obviously has spent much time thinking through his ideas concerning education. I applaud his efforts. Well done, Mr. Straube! It is with great honor that I highly recommend this book to all parents, educators, students, and politicians. I hope many read this book and reform our education system.
— Debra Gaynor; Reader Views