This Book Is Not Required
An Emotional and Intellectual Survival Manual for Students
- Inge Bell
- Bernard McGrane - Chapman University, USA
- John Gunderson - Chapman University, USA
- Terri L. Anderson - University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Study Skills (General)
In a personable and refreshingly straightforward style, the authors' critical discussion of academic life distinguishes between learning the institutional rules of higher education and internalizing those rules, 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.
New to this edition:
" Offers real-life student vignettes that address current issues facing college students
" Encourages a participatory college education and personal reflection for students in many different disciplines
" Includes three bonus appendices: "For Teachers and Students Using this Book"; "A Primer on 'Buddhist Sociology' Pioneered by Inge Bell"; and "Short Biographies of the 'Team Bell' Members"
"This book SHOULD be required. [The authors] have created a lively, insightful, and tangible source that students can utilize in the classroom and in life. They want to read the book because it speaks to them, and it provides me with a classroom full of hungry, alert minds."
This is a resource that I would recommend to students who are finding the transition difficult.
Really useful book for teachers and tutors helping students prepare for higher education.
Unique, one of a kind text. However, it is way too expensive given its politics.
A helpful and accessible book which enables the reader to connect with themselves and become consciously aware of their own development.
This has been a useful book for students starting a university course. Helpful advice in a user friendly and accessible book.
