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Elliott, O. L.

9781331317845: Stanford University and Thereabouts (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1331317843 ISBN 13 : 9781331317845

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a vivid portrait of Stanford University and its place in California life. This nonfiction volume blends history, campus life, and the regional landscape to illuminate the university’s early years, its governance, and the surrounding world that shapes it. Read as a guide to both the institution and the place, it offers a clear view of how ideas, people, and place come together in a distinctive academic experiment.

The book traces how Stanford operates, from president-led decision making to the practical work of departments, classrooms, and dormitories. It also shows how coeducation and student life unfold, and how endowment, expansion, and community context influence the university’s growth. Alongside these themes, it paints a rich sense of place—from the Palo Alto campus to nearby towns, coastlines, and travels that define the broader Stanford experience.

- A grounded look at the university’s organization, policies, and leadership style.
- Portraits of student life, dormitory management, and the growing role of coeducation.
- Vivid scenes of seasons, climate, and the Californian landscape surrounding campus life.
- Context on regional travel, architecture, and the ways place shapes study and recreation.

Ideal for readers curious about the early days of Stanford, its ambitions, and how a university sits within a dynamic Western landscape.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331317843
ISBN 13: 9781331317845
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 94
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Stanford University and Thereabouts (Classic Reprint)

O. L. Elliott, O. V. Eaton

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1331317843 ISBN 13 : 9781331317845

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1896, documents the founding of Stanford University and the surrounding Palo Alto area. It includes information about the natural landscape, the original mission, the university's buildings and architecture, student life, and the vision and ideals of the university's founders. With a focus on the university's innovative educational methods and its groundbreaking system of organization, this book provides insights into the historical and intellectual context of Stanford University's founding. 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. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331317845_0

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