Daniel B Parkinson (9 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book embarks on a comprehensive historical investigation into the inception and expansion of the Southern Illinois State Normal University. The author meticulously documents the university's growth from a modest institution established in 1869 to the leading educational force it is today. The book provides rich insights into the university's struggles, accomplishments, and legacy within the broader landscape of higher education in the United States. The author skillfully traces the university's evolution, highlighting key figures and events that shaped its development. From the university's humble beginnings as a product of passionate advocacy and local initiative, to its battles for funding and recognition, and its subsequent expansion into a renowned teacher training institution, the book offers a captivating narrative of institutional growth. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, the author explores the university's role in shaping the educational landscape of southern Illinois and beyond. The book delves into the university's curriculum and pedagogical approaches, shedding light on the ideas and values that guided its mission of preparing future educators. Moreover, it examines the university's contributions to the broader community, highlighting its service as a cultural and intellectual hub for the region. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, the development of higher education institutions, or the cultural heritage of southern Illinois. It provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the Southern Illinois State Normal University's journey, offering a deeper understanding of its significance and impact on the educational landscape of the United States. 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.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Blue wrappers. Octavo. 176pp. Yapped edges bumped, creased, and nicked, spine lightly cocked and sunned, very good. "Arthur Miller: The Strange Encounter" by Henry Popkin, "The Quiet Enemy" by Cecil Dawkins. Contributions by Rene Wellek, Calhoun Winton, Henry Popkin, Cecil Dawkins, James Dickey, James B. Hall, Daniel Huws, Arthur Gregor, Madison Jones, Daniel G. Hoffman, Denis Donoghue, Thomas Parkinson, Brom Weber, and Maynard Mack. …

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Blue wrappers. Octavo. 176pp. Yapped edges bumped, near fine in the original *Seawanee Review* clasp envelope. "Arthur Miller: The Strange Encounter" by Henry Popkin, "The Quiet Enemy" by Cecil Dawkins. Contributions by Rene Wellek, Calhoun Winton, Henry Popkin, Cecil Dawkins, James Dickey, James B. Hall, Daniel Huws, Arthur Gregor, Madison Jones, Daniel G. Hoffman, Denis Donoghue, Thomas Parkinson, Brom Weber, and Maynard Mack. …

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Blue wrappers. Octavo. Contains pages 519-690pp. Yapped edges bumped, creased, and nicked, spine lightly cocked and sunned, very good. Inscribed by the poet Daniel G. Hoffman to his father on the front wrapper. "Parody, Tragic and Comic: Mann's *Doctor Faustus and Felix Krull*" by Erich Heller. Lawrence's *Women in Love* by Eliseo Vivas; "The Variorum Edition of Yeats's Poems" by Curtis Bradford. Poetry, stories, correspondence by Daniel G. Hoffman, Erich Heller, Robert B. Heilman, John Lehmann, Eliseo Vivas, Bonamy Dobree, James Wright, Curtis Bradford, Thomas Parkinson, David V. Ereman, John Wain, and F.R. Leavis.…

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. 656 pages in near fine condition. VOLUME ONE ONLY. Pages are clean and unmarked with black and white illustrations throughout. Bound in brown card covers with yellow titles. Lightly worn around the edges. SCARCE. NF. Book.