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 Vanity Fair’s Schools For Scandal

– Vanity Fair’s Schools for Scandal is a comprehensive collection of the magazine’s top-notch reporting on the political, sexual, and administrative scandals that have rocked prestigious campuses across the nation.

Edited by Graydon Carter and featuring an introduction by Cullen Murphy, this provocative volume delves into the intricate web of scandals that have unfolded over the past twenty-five years.

– The stories within this book shed light on the American obsession with social status and the extreme measures individuals are willing to take to attain, protect, or dismantle it. From the secretive power wielded by Yale’s enigmatic secret societies to the notorious “senior salute” scandal at St. Paul’s School, from the Duke lacrosse team’s infamous rape case to the controversial reporting of a sexual assault at the University of Virginia, this collection covers a wide range of scandals that have captivated the nation.

– Vanity Fair’s Schools for Scandal not only exposes the perils plaguing American education today but also explores how the pursuit of knowledge and the institutions designed to foster it have been adversely affected by privatization, debates over political correctness, the complex dynamics of teacher-student relationships, and the clash between ambitious visions for the future and the desire to uphold long-standing traditions. With contributions from renowned Vanity Fair writers such as Buzz Bissinger, William D. Cohan, Sarah Ellison, Evgenia Peretz, Todd S. Purdum, and Sam Tanenhaus, this book offers a thought-provoking and disconcerting examination of the state of elite education and the societal, sexual, racial, and economic forces that have shaped it.

About The Author

 Edward Graydon Carter, a renowned journalist and author, was born in Canada and later became an American citizen. He is best known for his role as the editor of Vanity Fair, a prestigious magazine that covers a wide range of topics including politics, culture, and entertainment. Under his leadership, Vanity Fair has become one of the most influential publications in the world, known for its in-depth reporting and high-quality journalism.

In addition to his work at Vanity Fair, Carter is also known for co-founding the satirical monthly magazine Spy in 1986, along with Kurt Andersen and Tom Phillips. The magazine quickly gained a cult following for its irreverent take on politics and popular culture and helped to launch the careers of many prominent writers and comedians. Carter’s contributions to the world of journalism and publishing have been widely recognized, and he has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career.

“Solid material for Vanity Fair readers, fans of investigative journalism, and observers of higher education and its myriad problems.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“A fascinating, eye-opening collection that peels back the layers of secrecy sustained by these schools to reveal how misdeeds and misconduct are addressed or swept under the rug.”
–Booklist