Charles William Eliot Bücher
Dieser Autor konzentriert sich auf die Entwicklung der amerikanischen akademischen Landschaft und deren Umwandlung in eine führende Forschungsuniversität. Seine lange Amtszeit hinterließ unauslöschliche Spuren in der Geschichte der Hochschulbildung. Durch seinen Einfluss half er, zukünftige Generationen von Intellektuellen zu prägen.
The Harvard Classics; Volume 27
- 414 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
Experience the intellectual richness and timeless value of the great classics of literature with The Harvard Classics, edited by Charles W. Eliot.
The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction; Volume 10
- 498 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
Harvard Classics; v.22
- 366 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The Harvard Classics; Volume 20
- 438 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
First published in 1909, The Harvard Classics is a landmark collection of the most important works of Western literature, philosophy, and science from the ancient world to the early 20th century. Edited by Charles W. Eliot, the president of Harvard University, and containing works by such luminaries as Shakespeare, Dante, Darwin, and Freud, this 51-volume set remains an unparalleled resource for anyone seeking to explore the richness and diversity of human civilization.
The Conflict Between Individualism and Collectivism in a Democracy, Three Lectures
- 142 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
Published in 1920, this book is a detailed exploration of Mount Desert Island, located off the coast of Maine. Eliot, a noted educator and president of Harvard University, was a passionate advocate for conservation and outdoor recreation. In this work, he argues for responsible and sustainable development of the island, including the creation of a national park. Eliot's ideas and arguments were highly influential in the eventual establishment of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island.