I can understand the arguments put forth in the book and agree with them to a point. I was a history major in college- American mostly, but also studied Middle East, Russian, and Japan, among others. Most history majors I know did the same- picked on area of study, but also checked out others. When My daughters generation got to college, it started to change in ways that made sense to me. Some foreign students objected to being required to take history classes that didn't apply to themselves. Why should they be forced to take some class if Their specific history wasn't being taught? The college exempted them. I guess the mid to late 90's were the beginning of students determining the curriculum taught in college, By, maybe ten years ago, students determined what professors could teach in any given class- spoiler alerts for the sensitive so they wouldn't be traumatized by course content( really?? in college??) And who visited or lectured as a guest speaker at their college (boo and drown out the objectionable.) I'm glad I'm no longer in college see little point in gong back when I retire if that's what colleges have become. Maybe colleges should just shut their doors and NO BODY goes anymore. It's become closed minded and ugly.
Great read and brought up lots of points I hadn't given thought to. Enlighted and educated minds will want to read it and weep.
Kudos Egginton! Great book!

I was surprised, by the relatively small tome of only 272 pages. Still the author brings to light very good questions without so many answers on what is looming as a larger and larger decision point in America; "How far do you go for the few at the expense of the many"?