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Prairie University: A History Of The University Of Nebraska,Used
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Founded in 1869, the University of Nebraska was given the awesome responsibility of educating a new state barely connected by roads and rail lines. Established as a comprehensive university, uniting the arts and sciences, commerce and agriculture, and open to all regardless of age, sex, color, or nationality, it has as its motto Literis dedicata et omnibus artibusdedicated to letters and all the arts.The University at first was confined to four city blocks and didnt have a building until 1871. Cows grazed the campus. But soon the high aspirations of the state began to be realized. Nebraska boasted the first department of psychology west of the Mississippi River, and its faculty included national prominent scholars like botanist Charles Bessey and linguist A. H. Edgren (later a member of the Nobel Commission). Willa Cather, Roscoe Pound, Mari Sandoz, and Louise Pound ranked among its early graduates. And it developed a reputation for excellence in collegiate athletics.Written by a beloved member of the faculty, this history shows both why Robert E. Knoll is so devoted to the University as well as the tests such devotion must endure. Its history is hardly one of placid growth and unimpeded progress. Its regents, administration, faculty, and students have periodically fought one another: sometimes over matters as crucial as the Universitys purpose, shape, and destination. More often, battles waged over personalities. It is to these personalities that Knoll directs most of his attention.The author focuses on the men and women who made a difference, for good or ill. He locates the Universitys place in the changing intellectual and academic context of the United States and charts its passage through hard times and prosperity. He notes the contributions of the University to Nebraska, from the early experiments in sugar beet cultivation to the national fame of its football team. Most important, its education of generations of Nebraskans has lifted state goals and achievement, and its outreach has made the University an international community.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Prairie University: A History of the University of Nebraska'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Robert E. Knoll.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on August 1, 1995.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 223 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What are the main subjects covered in the book? A: The book covers the history of the University of Nebraska, including its founding, significant figures, and contributions to the state.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed historical account and is suitable for academic research on the University of Nebraska.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book mentions notable figures such as Willa Cather, Roscoe Pound, and Charles Bessey.
- Q: Is this a first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is a first edition of 'Prairie University: A History of the University of Nebraska'.