Stephen J. Nelson

John G. Kemeny and Dartmouth College

The Man, the Times, and the College Presidency

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Produktbeschreibung

This book examines the life-long career of John Kemeny as a teacher, educator, and president. Nelson presents a portrait of his leadership at Dartmouth College during the tumultuous times of the late 1960s and 1970s and his resolute commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, equity, and justice.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Seitenzahl: 308
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. September 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 653g
• ISBN-13: 9781498573238
• ISBN-10: 1498573231
• Artikelnr.: 56976358

Autorenporträt

By Stephen J. Nelson

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword: Jenny and Rob Kemeny Reflect Preface A Prologue: The "Curious
Turns" of "An Interesting Life" Acknowledgments Chapter One: Voyage from
Professor to President Chapter Two: The Crucible of Kent State: Crisis for
the Nation and a Young Presidency Chapter Three: The Sea Change to
Coeducation at Dartmouth Chapter Four: Clashes in a Changing Culture: New
Diversity and the March to Equal Opportunity Chapter Five: Fiscal Footing
and Trials: Economic Shocks of the 1970s Chapter Six: Navigating Affairs
Inside the Gates: The Horrors of "Animal House, " the Indian Symbol, and
the Dartmouth Review Chapter Seven: Voice in the Public Square: The Three
Mile Island Commission Chapter Eight: The Perch of the Presidential Pulpit:
Leadership Inside and Outside the Gates Postscript: The Right Stuff: The
Man and the Times Bibliography About the Author