Hutchins' University by William H Mcneill
The inauguration of Robert Maynard Hutchins as the fifth President of the University of Chicago in 1929 marked the beginning of an extraordinarily vibrant period for the university and for American higher education in general. That same year, William H. McNeill arrived at the university to pursue his education. Here, McNeill creates a vivid portrait of the institutional life of the university at that time, showing how both life on campus and in Hyde Park revolved around the charismatic figure of President Hutchins.
"A stirring picture of a remarkable time at the University of Chicago and of a remarkable man" - Chicago Sun-Times "[McNeill] provides a view of the Hutchins years which is respectful and sober. The academic environment was divisive, the educational milieu was hot-house." - London Review of Books"
William H. McNeill received his BA and MA degrees from the University of Chicago, where he taught from 1947 until his retirement. His books include Mythistory and Other Essays, The Pursuit of Power, and The Rise of the West, all published by the University of Chicago Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780226561714 |
| ISBN 10 | 0226561712 |
| Title | Hutchins' University |
| Author | William H Mcneill |
| Series | Centennial Publications Of Univ Of Chicago Press Cep |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The University of Chicago Press |
| Year published | 2007-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 204 |
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