Carved from granite [[electronic resource] ] : West Point since 1902 / / Lance Betros
| Carved from granite [[electronic resource] ] : West Point since 1902 / / Lance Betros |
| Autore | Betros Lance <1955-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | College Station, Tex., : Texas A&M University Press, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (482 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.0071/173 |
| Collana | Williams-Ford Texas A&M University military history series |
| Soggetto topico |
Military education - United States - History - 20th century
Military education - United States - History - 21st century Leadership - Study and teaching (Higher) - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-77232-8
9786613683090 1-60344-787-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Old West Point: 1802-1902 -- A lion's mouth: Academy governance -- The corps starts here: admissions -- The Athenian academy: academics -- Sabers and goalposts: the physical program -- The Spartan academy: military training -- Toward a four-class system: leader development -- A corps' mission: building character -- Conclusion: character and intellect -- Appendix A. Superintendents -- Appendix B. Commandants -- Appendix C. Deans of the academic board -- Appendix D. Masters of the sword -- Appendix E. Graduate managers of athletics. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452289803321 |
Betros Lance <1955->
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| College Station, Tex., : Texas A&M University Press, 2012 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Carved from granite [[electronic resource] ] : West Point since 1902 / / Lance Betros
| Carved from granite [[electronic resource] ] : West Point since 1902 / / Lance Betros |
| Autore | Betros Lance <1955-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | College Station, Tex., : Texas A&M University Press, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (482 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.0071/173 |
| Collana | Williams-Ford Texas A&M University military history series |
| Soggetto topico |
Military education - United States - History - 20th century
Military education - United States - History - 21st century Leadership - Study and teaching (Higher) - United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-77232-8
9786613683090 1-60344-787-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Old West Point: 1802-1902 -- A lion's mouth: Academy governance -- The corps starts here: admissions -- The Athenian academy: academics -- Sabers and goalposts: the physical program -- The Spartan academy: military training -- Toward a four-class system: leader development -- A corps' mission: building character -- Conclusion: character and intellect -- Appendix A. Superintendents -- Appendix B. Commandants -- Appendix C. Deans of the academic board -- Appendix D. Masters of the sword -- Appendix E. Graduate managers of athletics. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910779179003321 |
Betros Lance <1955->
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| College Station, Tex., : Texas A&M University Press, 2012 | ||
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How to get into a military service academy : a step-by-step guide to getting qualified, nominated, and appointed / / Michael Singer Dobson
| How to get into a military service academy : a step-by-step guide to getting qualified, nominated, and appointed / / Michael Singer Dobson |
| Autore | Dobson Michael Singer |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lanham, Maryland ; ; London, [England] : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (215 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.0071/173 |
| ISBN | 1-4422-4315-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Contents; Tables; Preface; How to Use This Book; Chapter 1. About the Academies; Chapter 2. Is a Service Academy Right for You?; Chapter 3. Getting Ready to Apply; Chapter 4. The Applications Process; Chapter 5. Getting a Nomination; Chapter 6. Special Issues and Concerns; Chapter 7. Candidate Fitness Assessment and Medical Clearance; Chapter 8. Acceptances and Rejections; Appendix I. Laws Governing Appointments to the Academies; Appendix II. Class Profiles; Appendix III. Resources; Appendix IV. Presidential Nomination Letters; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910798035503321 |
Dobson Michael Singer
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| Lanham, Maryland ; ; London, [England] : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2015 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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How to get into a military service academy : a step-by-step guide to getting qualified, nominated, and appointed / / Michael Singer Dobson
| How to get into a military service academy : a step-by-step guide to getting qualified, nominated, and appointed / / Michael Singer Dobson |
| Autore | Dobson Michael Singer |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lanham, Maryland ; ; London, [England] : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (215 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.0071/173 |
| ISBN | 1-4422-4315-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Contents; Tables; Preface; How to Use This Book; Chapter 1. About the Academies; Chapter 2. Is a Service Academy Right for You?; Chapter 3. Getting Ready to Apply; Chapter 4. The Applications Process; Chapter 5. Getting a Nomination; Chapter 6. Special Issues and Concerns; Chapter 7. Candidate Fitness Assessment and Medical Clearance; Chapter 8. Acceptances and Rejections; Appendix I. Laws Governing Appointments to the Academies; Appendix II. Class Profiles; Appendix III. Resources; Appendix IV. Presidential Nomination Letters; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910826758303321 |
Dobson Michael Singer
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| Lanham, Maryland ; ; London, [England] : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2015 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Military brass vs. civilian academics at the National War College [[electronic resource] ] : a clash of cultures / / Howard J. Wiarda
| Military brass vs. civilian academics at the National War College [[electronic resource] ] : a clash of cultures / / Howard J. Wiarda |
| Autore | Wiarda Howard J. <1939-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (177 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.0071/173 |
| Soggetto topico |
Military education - United States
Sociology, Military - United States Academic freedom - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-13519-1
9786613135193 0-7391-5087-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Geography and History; Chapter 2: Command Structure and Organization; Chapter 3: The National War College Program; Chapter 4: Students and Faculty; Chapter 5: Traveling for NWC-and for Myself; Chapter 6: The Military Mind; Chapter 7: The Academic Mind; Chapter 8: Conclusion; Index; About the Author |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910461160303321 |
Wiarda Howard J. <1939->
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| Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, 2011 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Military brass vs. civilian academics at the National War College [[electronic resource] ] : a clash of cultures / / Howard J. Wiarda
| Military brass vs. civilian academics at the National War College [[electronic resource] ] : a clash of cultures / / Howard J. Wiarda |
| Autore | Wiarda Howard J. <1939-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (177 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.0071/173 |
| Soggetto topico |
Military education - United States
Sociology, Military - United States Academic freedom - United States |
| ISBN |
1-283-13519-1
9786613135193 0-7391-5087-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Geography and History; Chapter 2: Command Structure and Organization; Chapter 3: The National War College Program; Chapter 4: Students and Faculty; Chapter 5: Traveling for NWC-and for Myself; Chapter 6: The Military Mind; Chapter 7: The Academic Mind; Chapter 8: Conclusion; Index; About the Author |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910789414403321 |
Wiarda Howard J. <1939->
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| Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, 2011 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Military brass vs. civilian academics at the National War College : a clash of cultures / / Howard J. Wiarda
| Military brass vs. civilian academics at the National War College : a clash of cultures / / Howard J. Wiarda |
| Autore | Wiarda Howard J. <1939-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (177 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.0071/173 |
| Soggetto topico |
Military education - United States
Sociology, Military - United States Academic freedom - United States |
| ISBN |
979-82-16-22753-3
1-283-13519-1 9786613135193 0-7391-5087-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Geography and History; Chapter 2: Command Structure and Organization; Chapter 3: The National War College Program; Chapter 4: Students and Faculty; Chapter 5: Traveling for NWC-and for Myself; Chapter 6: The Military Mind; Chapter 7: The Academic Mind; Chapter 8: Conclusion; Index; About the Author |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910969706403321 |
Wiarda Howard J. <1939->
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| Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, 2011 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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