Randall Stross is the author of numerous books about Silicon Valley's tech companies and start-up culture, including The Launch Pad (2012), Planet Google (2008), The Wizard of Menlo Park (2007), and eBoys (2000). A liberal arts major himself, he holds a doctorate in modern Chinese history from Stanford University and is Professor of Business at San Jose State University. He wrote the "Digital Domain" column for The New York Times from 2004 to 2013.

"Randall Stross celebrates the importance of a liberal education with its emphasis on critical thinking, communication skills, and ability to master new subjects. He makes a strong case that such an education provides the best foundation for life, both in the workplace and beyond. I agree with him 100%!"—John L. Hennessy, President Emeritus, Stanford University "With demand for engineering talent at an all-time high, the need for critical thinking and liberal arts–educated leaders is more relevant than ever. A Practical Education provides an engaging perspective on this crucial topic and proves that investment in the humanities pays dividends in the long run."—David Kalt, CEO/Founder, Reverb Holdings, Inc. "A liberal arts education prepares you to be a lifetime learner and is timeless in its applicability to modern life and business. This is wonderfully brought out by Randall Stross in his most recent book, A Practical Education: Why Liberal Arts Majors Make Great Employees."—Kevin P. Shields, University Bookman

Randall Stross is the author of numerous books about Silicon Valley's tech companies and start-up culture, including The Launch Pad (2012), Planet Google (2008), The Wizard of Menlo Park (2007), and eBoys (2000). A liberal arts major himself, he holds a doctorate in modern Chinese history from Stanford University and is Professor of Business at San Jose State University. He wrote the "Digital Domain" column for The New York Times from 2004 to 2013.

"Randall Stross celebrates the importance of a liberal education with its emphasis on critical thinking, communication skills, and ability to master new subjects. He makes a strong case that such an education provides the best foundation for life, both in the workplace and beyond. I agree with him 100%!"—John L. Hennessy, President Emeritus, Stanford University "With demand for engineering talent at an all-time high, the need for critical thinking and liberal arts–educated leaders is more relevant than ever. A Practical Education provides an engaging perspective on this crucial topic and proves that investment in the humanities pays dividends in the long run."—David Kalt, CEO/Founder, Reverb Holdings, Inc. "A liberal arts education prepares you to be a lifetime learner and is timeless in its applicability to modern life and business. This is wonderfully brought out by Randall Stross in his most recent book, A Practical Education: Why Liberal Arts Majors Make Great Employees."—Kevin P. Shields, University Bookman

Randall Stross is the author of numerous books about Silicon Valley's tech companies and start-up culture, including The Launch Pad (2012), Planet Google (2008), The Wizard of Menlo Park (2007), and eBoys (2000). A liberal arts major himself, he holds a doctorate in modern Chinese history from Stanford University and is Professor of Business at San Jose State University. He wrote the "Digital Domain" column for The New York Times from 2004 to 2013.

"Randall Stross celebrates the importance of a liberal education with its emphasis on critical thinking, communication skills, and ability to master new subjects. He makes a strong case that such an education provides the best foundation for life, both in the workplace and beyond. I agree with him 100%!"—John L. Hennessy, President Emeritus, Stanford University "With demand for engineering talent at an all-time high, the need for critical thinking and liberal arts–educated leaders is more relevant than ever. A Practical Education provides an engaging perspective on this crucial topic and proves that investment in the humanities pays dividends in the long run."—David Kalt, CEO/Founder, Reverb Holdings, Inc. "A liberal arts education prepares you to be a lifetime learner and is timeless in its applicability to modern life and business. This is wonderfully brought out by Randall Stross in his most recent book, A Practical Education: Why Liberal Arts Majors Make Great Employees."—Kevin P. Shields, University Bookman