Examines the effect of the university's social environment on political leaders in Mexico from 1946 to 1970. The analysis focuses on the period from 1920 to 1940 when the majority of political leaders studied at the university. Considers the implications of developing a political elite and of the isolation of potential political leaders. (KC)

Traces the changes in educational philosophy and practices that occurred within England's civic universities. The original intent of the state supported public universities was to provide professional and technical training for the growing middle class. Discusses the reasons that the civics eventually adopted the curriculum of the elite private…