Making A Difference: Reflecting on the Past, Thinking of the Future - Softcover

Hecht, James L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1533308802 ISBN 13: 9781533308801

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Whether it is in his own backyard or in Nepal, James L. Hecht has skillfully devoted time to improving living conditions for millions of people. Learn how this former DuPont executive made a difference.

Hecht authored his first book in 1970, Because It Is Right: Integration in Housing, based on his experience as president of a fair housing group. The book was widely used by fair housing groups throughout the country and led to an important Supreme Court decision.

Making a Difference isn’t simply about Hecht’s impressive accomplishments. Hecht is an astute political observer and activist. His decades of experience interacting with different political institutions have made him a passionate advocate for a variety of important issues facing Americans today, such as national security, health care, taxation, affirmative action, international aid work, gun ownership, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Neither conservative nor liberal, Hecht presents informed opinions and new ways of thinking about specific issues for the betterment of the country as a whole.

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About the Author

James L. Hecht is a graduate of Cornell University and received a PhD in chemical engineering from Yale University. After spending thirty-one years with DuPont, Hecht retired to academic appointments with the University of Delaware, Temple University, and the University of Denver. He has written for over twenty publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.

Hecht authored Because It Is Right: Integration in Housing and headed Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) in both Buffalo, New York, and Richmond, Virginia.

In addition to fair housing practices, Hecht has worked to improve visitor safety in the national parks. He and his wife were awarded the Public Service Medal of the Department of the Interior for their efforts.

Hecht also turned his attention abroad and founded Friends of Patan Hospital (FOPH). His efforts resulted in improvements to Patan Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, saving thousands of lives.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1533308802
• ISBN 13: 9781533308801
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256