The University and the State: An Address Before the University of Tennessee, June 14, 1898 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A powerful look at how higher education shapes a state’s future, from a pivotal 1898 address.
This edition presents Edward S. Joynes’s plea for a great State University in Tennessee and the enduring case for public investment in education. It connects the rise of universities to progress in industry, science, and citizenship, and it grounds lofty ideals in the practical needs of a growing nation.
- Why a state university matters to economic growth, governance, and national leadership.
- How higher education strategies grew from public schooling and regional needs into a unified vision.
- The role of coeducation, teacher training, and industrial and agricultural instruction in expanding opportunity.
- Historical context showing how public policy and public sentiment shaped education’s future.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an enthralling account of the inextricable link between the growth of the University of Tennessee and the burgeoning intellectual and social development of the state. The author traces the evolution of the university from its humble beginnings to its status as a flourishing center of higher learning, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping the moral and intellectual character of Tennessee. The book explores the complex interplay between the state's educational needs, the university's evolving curriculum, and the dedication of its faculty. By examining the institution's historical trajectory, the author sheds light on the broader themes of educational opportunity, institutional resilience, and the transformative power of knowledge in a rapidly changing society. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the transformative power of education, revealing how the growth of the University of Tennessee has not only fostered the intellectual growth and prosperity of its students but has also laid the foundation for the state's remarkable progress and its emergence as a beacon of enlightenment in the American South. 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 # 9781331320609_0
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