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Justin Smith Morrill: Father of the Land-Grant Colleges
by Coy F. Cross
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About This Book
ISBN13: 9780870135088 |
Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
Almost every land-grant college or university in the US has a building named for Justin Smith Morrill, yet few understand his contribution. Cross, a professional historian employed by the US Air Force, reveals a complex and influential political figure who, as chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, influenced American economic policy for 50 years. His most-recognized achievements were the pieces of legislation that bear his name: the Morrill land-grant college acts of 1862 and 1890. This legislation paved the way to open up American higher education to the working class, women, minorities, and immigrants.
Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-156) and index.
Table of Contents
The making of Justin Morrill — Mr. Morrill goes to Washington — The Morrill Tariff — The irrepressible conflict — Morrill's monument: the Land-grant College Act — The politician inside the public servant — Senator Morrill — Beautifying Washington — Epilogue — Bibliography — Index.
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780870135088
- Subtitle:
- Father of the Land-Grant Colleges
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Michigan State University Press
- Location:
- East Lansing :
- Subject:
- General
- Subject:
- History
- Subject:
- Legislators
- Subject:
- State universities and colleges
- Subject:
- State universities and colleges -- United States -- History.
- Publication Date:
- August 1999
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Yes
- Pages:
- 245
- Dimensions:
- 9.18x6.22x.78 in. 1.07 lbs.
