Rot, Riot, and Rebellion - Mr. Jefferson's Struggle to Save the University That Changed America

Two award-winning journalists offer a dramatic re-creation of the early struggles of the University of Virginia, the first modern public university founded by Thomas Jefferson who envisioned a liberal campus with no religious affiliation, with elective courses, and student self-government.

Info autore

Former reporters for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Rex Bowman and Carlos Santos have been writing about Virginia for more than fifty years. Rex Bowman has written for Time, the Washington Times, and New York Times Upfront. Carlos Santos has covered stories for the New York Times and People Magazine as well as for the Associated Press.

Riassunto

Award-winning journalists Rex Bowman and Carlos Santos offer a dramatic re-creation of the University of Virginia’s early struggles. Political enemies, powerful religious leaders, and fundamentalist Christians fought Thomas Jefferson and worked to thwart his dream.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Rex Bowman, Rex/ Santos Bowman, Carlos Santos
• Con la collaborazione di: Robert Lescher (Editore)
• Editore: University of Virginia Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 11.02.2015
• EAN: 9780813937632
• ISBN: 978-0-8139-3763-2
• Pagine: 216
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Istruzione