Sifting and Winnowing: A Chapter in the History of Academic Freedom at the University of Wisconsin
by Herfurth, Theodore
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin, 1949. Account of the origins of the Wisconsin Idea and the famous 'sifting and winnowing' quote from the hearings regarding distinguished Economics professor Richard T. Ely, accused by a pettifogging Democratic apparatchik of Socialism; the pamphlet recounts other instances of controversies regarding academic freedom, and the making and installing of the commemorative plaque featuring the title quote. First printing. Stapled pamphlet, tan cover. Light wear, near fine. Text clean; 31 pages.. Reprint. Staple Bound Pamphlet. Very Good. 6" by 9".
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- Bookseller
- Bookworks MWABA, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- o0298
- Title
- Sifting and Winnowing: A Chapter in the History of Academic Freedom at the University of Wisconsin
- Author
- Herfurth, Theodore
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Place of Publication
- Madison, WI
- Date Published
- 1949
- Keywords
- Education, Academic Freedom, Politics, Wisconsin Idea
- Size
- 6" by 9"
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Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
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Beloit, Wisconsin
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