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Autore |
Nelson Stephen James <1947-> |
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Titolo |
Leaders in the crucible [[electronic resource] ] : the moral voice of college presidents / / Stephen James Nelson |
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Westport, Conn., : Bergin & Garvey, 2000 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (229 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Educational leadership - Moral and ethical aspects - United States |
College presidents - Professional ethics - United States |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [197]-204) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Preliminaries; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 The Moral Leadership of College Presidents; 2 Presidential Perspectives The Shape of Their Voice; 3 Architects of College Mission; 4 Shaping Student Character; 5 Critical Issues in the Academy Free Speech Academic Freedom and Diversity; 6 Hopes for Democracy; 7 The Milieu of Social and Political Issues; 8 The University and the World; 9 Ideological Battles and the Soul of the Academy: The Burdens of the Presidential Pulpit; 10 The Presidency in the Crucible; Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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The author raises critical questions about the future of presidents as public leaders who address moral concerns within and beyond the gates of the academies. |
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