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From Rags to Riches: The Phenomenal Rise of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas,Used
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This book chronicles the remarkable ascendancy of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas over the past sixty years. Beginning with the occupation of about 30,000 square feet of temporary Army barracks located on Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas in 1943, the medical center is now one of the premier academic biomedical institutions in the world. It is home to four Nobel Laureates and seventeen members of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. The book is primarily based on personal interviews with prominent faculty members as well as Dallas philanthropists who have contributed to its success, and is liberally illustrated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'From Rags to Riches'? A: The book chronicles the rise of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas over sixty years, detailing its transformation from temporary barracks to a premier biomedical institution.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'From Rags to Riches' is Errol C. Friedberg.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 28, 2007.
- Q: What is the physical condition of the book? A: The book is in mint condition, classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'From Rags to Riches' have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What insights can I expect from the book? A: The book provides insights based on personal interviews with faculty members and philanthropists, illustrating the medical center's success.
- Q: Is the book illustrated? A: Yes, 'From Rags to Riches' is liberally illustrated.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under State & Local.
- Q: Does the book include information about notable achievements? A: Yes, it highlights notable achievements, including the presence of four Nobel Laureates and seventeen members of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences at the medical center.