Building America

Building America
Author: Jean H. Baker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2020
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0190696451

Just as the revolutionaries of America sought to create a new society, so too did Benjamin Henry Latrobe seek to create buildings and oversee public works projects that would elevate the culture and society of the United States. This biography of Benjamin Henry Latrobe narrates the challenges to and triumphs of America's first professionally trained architect and engineer.

Building America

Building America
Author: Harry C. Boyte
Publisher: Temple University Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1996
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781566394581

The authors compare the "public spirited work [that] enabled diverse peoples to forge connection, gain a stake in the nation, and find intellectual challenges [to] a time when people are predominately consumers instead of producers." They offer many current examples which demonstrate encouraging changes.

Building America's Skilled Technical Workforce

Building America's Skilled Technical Workforce
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2017-05-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309440092

Skilled technical occupationsâ€"defined as occupations that require a high level of knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelor's degree for entryâ€"are a key component of the U.S. economy. In response to globalization and advances in science and technology, American firms are demanding workers with greater proficiency in literacy and numeracy, as well as strong interpersonal, technical, and problem-solving skills. However, employer surveys and industry and government reports have raised concerns that the nation may not have an adequate supply of skilled technical workers to achieve its competitiveness and economic growth objectives. In response to the broader need for policy information and advice, Building America's Skilled Technical Workforce examines the coverage, effectiveness, flexibility, and coordination of the policies and various programs that prepare Americans for skilled technical jobs. This report provides action-oriented recommendations for improving the American system of technical education, training, and certification.

Building America's First University

Building America's First University
Author: George E. Thomas
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2000-05-11
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780812235159

"More than a guide, this is a thorough and engaging study of a great American institution."--Choice

Building America's Health

Building America's Health
Author: United States. President's Commission on the Health Needs of the Nation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1832
Release: 1951
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Building America's Schools and Colleges

Building America's Schools and Colleges
Author: Willis Rudy
Publisher: Associated University Presse
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2003
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780845348857

The present volume, in reviewing the history of successive presidential policies toward education, demonstrates how this field attained its contemporary position as an essential commitment of the government and people of the United States. From earliest colonial times, the people of English America valued education as an important factor contributing to the success of their pioneering communities. With the triumph of the Revolution, the American states continued to place considerable emphasis on education as an important governmental institution helping to ensure the success of their experiment in nationhood. As the nation grew, many states expanded their systems of formal schooling from the elementary grades to college. Even as states stressed the importance of local autonomy, the central government found itself obliged to provide more and more aid, which, during the Civil War and thereafter, was provided by acts of Congress. branches of the federal government became, as the 2st century dawned, one of the most significant domestic questions confronting the government; impressive appropriations were made, and education was given a separate federal Department with a seat in the President's cabinet.

The Founders at Home: The Building of America, 1735-1817

The Founders at Home: The Building of America, 1735-1817
Author: Myron Magnet
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2014
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0393240215

Discusses the history of America's Founding Fathers through their words and actions but also through the architectural treasures of the homes they built while they conspired to change the world.