The Life Of Braxton Craven - Jerome Dowd - Bog

The Life of Braxton Craven: A Biographical Approach to Social Science is a book written by Jerome Dowd that explores the life and career of Braxton Craven, a prominent educator and social reformer in the 19th century. The book takes a biographical approach to social science, examining Craven's life as a lens through which to understand the social, political, and cultural context of his time.The book begins with an overview of Craven's early life and education, including his upbringing in rural North Carolina and his experiences as a student at the University of North Carolina. It then traces his career as an educator, first as a teacher and later as a college president, and explores his contributions to the development of education in the South.Along the way, the book delves into the broader social and political issues of the time, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the struggle for civil rights. It also examines Craven's role in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of the South, particularly through his work as a writer and editor.Overall, The Life of Braxton Craven offers a rich and nuanced portrait of an important figure in American history, while also shedding light on the broader social and cultural forces that shaped his life and times.Craven Was The Founder Of Duke University.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.