{"product_id":"syracuse-university-volume-iv-the-tolley-years-1942-1969-hardcover","title":"Syracuse University: Volume IV: The Tolley Years, 1942-1969 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Greene\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fourth in a series of volumes on the history of the university focuses on the chancellorship of William Pearson Tolley, whose uniquely distinctive management style contributed to the university's rapid development. At a time when higher education faced its most serious challenges, Syracuse University literally tripled in size, student admissions, and influence under Tolley. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncorporating interviews with alumni, administrators, students, and chancellors Melvin Eggers and Tolley, Greene discusses the intense building and growth period of Tolley's twenty-seven year administration. He recounts in detail the impact of the civil rights struggle and the Vietnam War and uses archival material from Syracuse University's Arents Research Library, which includes a rich selection of photographs never before published.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe legacy of William Tolley cuts a wide swath in the history of both Syracuse University and the community. He was one of several 'giant', to borrow Clark Kerr's phrase, who made significant changes to the landscape of higher education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Robert Greene\u003c\/b\u003e was professor of history and communication at Cazenovia College. He is the author of several books including \u003ci\u003eThe Limits of Power: The Nixon and Ford Administrations. \u003c\/i\u003eHe writes extensively on the twentieth-century American presidency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.56 x 6.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 1996\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757815726368,"sku":"9780815627012","price":32.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4f74d0f30548c47d25d529c5e587da96.webp?v=1780112407","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/syracuse-university-volume-iv-the-tolley-years-1942-1969-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}