Derek Bok

A former Harvard president reflects on how elite universities are responding to critiques from the left and the right, and how they can do better Attacking the Elites illuminates the ongoing debate surrounding elite American universities like Yale, Harvard, and Princeton. Admired globally, these institutions attract highly qualified applicants, with most of their graduates leading successful lives. Moreover, their scientists...

Forbes, Best Higher Education Books of 2020 How our colleges and universities can respond to the changing hopes and needs of society. In recent decades, cognitive psychologists have cast new light on human development and given colleges new possibilities for helping students acquire skills and qualities that will enhance their lives and increase their contributions to society. In this landmark...

Attacking the Elites by Derek Bok offers insights from a former Harvard president on how elite universities are responding to critiques from both the left and the right, and how they can improve their approaches. Elite American universities, including Yale, Harvard, and Princeton, are renowned globally. They attract highly qualified applicants, and most of their graduates go on to lead...