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 of Braxton Craven, a prominent figure in the field of education during the 19th century. The book takes a biographical approach to social science, analyzing Craven's life and work as a means of understanding the cultural, social, and political context of his time. The book begins with an overview of Craven's early life and education, including his upbringing in North Carolina and his time at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It then goes on to examine Craven's career as an educator, including his work as a professor and president at Trinity College (now Duke University) and his involvement in the development of public education in North Carolina.Throughout the book, Dowd explores the various challenges that Craven faced as an educator in the 19th century, including issues related to race, gender, and class. He also examines the ways in which Craven's work and ideas influenced the broader social and political landscape of his time.Overall, The Life of Braxton Craven offers a unique perspective on the history of education in the United States, highlighting the important role that individuals like Craven played in shaping the field and contributing to social change.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.