"Harvard Observed" shows how changes in the structure and aspirations of American society led Harvard to remake itself after World War II, and to do so again after the social upheavals of the Vietnam era. 350 illustrations.

An alphabetical compendium of short but substantial essays about Harvard University—its undergraduate college and nine professional schools—this volume traverses the gamut of Harvardiana from Aab and Admissions to X Cage and Z Closet.