This book focuses on Millsaps College and its growth throughout the year 1958. As an integral part of the post-war growth of higher education in America, Millsaps is highlighted by the author as a beacon of progress, with its educational standards and academic policies representing the finest achievements of 20th-century liberal arts schools. The author describes in detail the impact of the social and political climate of the time on the faculty, the students, and the administration of Millsaps, as the school grappled with the challenges of the civil rights movement and the Cold War. Through personal anecdotes and archival research, the author provides a vivid and immersive account of what life was like at Millsaps in 1958. The book is a valuable contribution to the history of higher education in the United States and is essential reading for anyone interested in the role of small liberal arts colleges in shaping American society.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on Millsaps College and its growth throughout the year 1958. As an integral part of the post-war growth of higher education in America, Millsaps is highlighted by the author as a beacon of progress, with its educational standards and academic policies representing the finest achievements of 20th-century liberal arts schools. The author describes in detail the impact of the social and political climate of the time on the faculty, the students, and the administration of Millsaps, as the school grappled with the challenges of the civil rights movement and the Cold War. Through personal anecdotes and archival research, the author provides a vivid and immersive account of what life was like at Millsaps in 1958. The book is a valuable contribution to the history of higher education in the United States and is essential reading for anyone interested in the role of small liberal arts colleges in shaping American society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780265009819_0
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