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John G. Kemeny and Dartmouth College - The Man, the Times, and the College Presidency

English · Hardback

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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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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
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By Stephen J. Nelson

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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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