- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Sage Publications (Dec 9 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1412910110
- ISBN-13: 978-1412910118
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 17.5 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,216,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"This book SHOULD be required. Bell and McGrane have created a lively, insightful, and tangible source that the student can utilize in the classroom and in life. They want to read the book because it speaks to them and provides me a classroom full of hungry, alert minds." -- Melanie C. Klein 20040810
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This Book Is Not Required: An Emotional Survival Manual for Students has been regarded as a powerful tool to introduce students to the sociological analysis and personal reflection of college life. Now in its Third Edition, the book continues to educate students on the college experience as a whole-looking at the personal, social, intellectual, and spiritual demands and opportunities presented by college life. In a personable and refreshingly straightforward style, authors Inge Bell, Bernard McGrane, and John Gunderson critically discuss how academic life distinguishes between learning the institutional rules of higher education and internalizing those rules. The book demystifies professors and teaching assistants by discussing their institutional roles and incentives and invites students to take responsibility for-and make the most of-their educational experiences.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Actually read books you write a review about....,
By smartie007 (ur moms house) - See all my reviews
This review is from: This Book Is Not Required: An Emotional Survival Manual for Students (Paperback)
Maybe Dawn should not just skim the book and actually read it. Check out the chapter where Bell talks of having your writings reviewed by your peers. I think it might just help with the grammer ;)
5.0 out of 5 stars
If Only I had Heard of This Book 4 Years Ago,
By Shannon Richardson (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: This Book Is Not Required: An Emotional Survival Manual for Students (Paperback)
This was an excellent book! I am nearing the end of my undergraduate degree now and plan to pursue a Master's degree. This book helped me to put my life and my goals into perspective. For the greater part of my life, I have become obsessed with grades and the pusuit of things to add to my resume that will ensure myself of getting into a good grad school and being awarded with a good career upon graduation. I disagree with readers who criticize Bell for being one-sided in her anti-institionalism (some say socialist) arguements. Common sense tells most students that grades are important because the reality is that our educational background and subsequent GPA help determine where we end up in life after university. The point is though that these things HELP but they are not the be-all-end-all nor should they be. It takes much more to define a person and build their character. In North American society, as young people we are constantly bombarded with the pressures of accomplishment and achievement through school and work. Of course, these are more than noble goals but when is it ever enough? This is what I see as the main point of the book and the author is sending us a warning to "stop and smell the roses" in life before we end up directionless and unfilled. Great addition to every young person's reading list!
5.0 out of 5 stars
I wish it would have been required in 1986!!!!,
By D. Clark (Cumming, GA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: This Book Is Not Required: An Emotional Survival Manual for Students (Paperback)
Being a non-traditional student, I needed this years ago. This would have uncovered the mystery of College for me as a teenager and explained so much that College courses just do not offer to Freshmen. I will hand this down to my children and encourage any parent to purchase it for all High School Seniors.
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