Fordham

A History and Memoir, Revised Edition

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Fordham University is the quintessential American-Catholic institution—and one now looked upon as among the best Catholic universities in the country. Its story is also the story of New York, especially the Bronx, andFordham's commitment to the city during its rise, fall, and rebirth. It's a story of Jesuits, soldiers, alumni who fought in World Wars, chaplains, teachers, and administrators who made bold moves and big mistakes, ofpresidents who thought small and those who had vision. And of the first women, students and faculty, who helped bring Fordham into the 20th century. Finally it's the story of an institution's attempt to keep its Jesuitand Catholic identity as it strives for leadership in a competitive world. Combining authoritative history and fascinating anecdotes, Schroth offers an engaging account of Fordham's one hundred thirrty-seven years—here, updated, revised, and expanded to cover the new presidency of Joseph M. McShane, S.J., and the challenges Fordham faces in the new century.

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Utgivningsdatum:2008-09-15
Mått:152 x 229 x 34 mm
Vikt:630 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:300
Förlag:Fordham University Press
ISBN:9780823229772

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Raymond A. Schroth, S.J., is editor of Conversations, the magazine for American Jesuit colleges and universities. Previously Professor of Humanities at St. Peter's College, has been affiliated with five Jesuit colleges and universities; is the author of eight other books, including Bob Drinan: The Controversial Life of the First Catholic Priest Elected to Congress (Fordham) and Fordham: A History and Memoir, Revised Edition (Fordham); and has been an editor and columnist for America, Commonweal, and The National Catholic Reporter.

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"Without a dull page, this book provides a rich store of information about the city, the nation, the church, and Catholic education." -- -Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J. "A book of startling originality-part history of Fordham, part social history of Catholic education, part memoir, and something else besides-a human story told with real art of students and teachers who cared more about the education than the degree." -- -Thomas Powers author of Heisenberg's War "A colorful tapestry that informs, delights, and compels admiration for the author and for Fordham itself." -- -John W. Padberg, S.J. Director, The Institute of Jesuit Sources