He Wouldn't Drink the Hemlock : The Firing of Dr. Leisure

By George R. Harker

This book not only gives the factual background on the events leading to his termination from Western Illinois University but also examines other issues facing today's university. It is apparent that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963880209
• ISBN13: 9780963880208
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Dr. Leisure
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.4" x 1.3" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

WHERE ARE THE OTHER PROFESSORS???

Dr. Harker describes in detail and with back up how you can work for an institution for so many years and get thrown out after assuming tenure counts for something. And in most universities it does. What disappoints me about the book is that his fellow professors did not stand up for him like they should have. This too could happen to them. Perhaps they thought their tenures would be threatened by taking his side. Or perhaps due to their lack of contributions to the department, felt threatened by him and his publications. With his documentation, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND how all the different jurisdictions, hearings and proceedings, along with union representation, did not take care of him. He should SUE, SUE, SUE all the bastards! Surely there is justice with the right representation somewhere. Listen up fellow professors and help him to help yourselves. Last question, does President Wagoner and Dr. DiGrino have tenure? If so, all Professors should be alerted that they could be next. BUY THE BOOK AND HELP YOURSELF..

Interesting account of what can happen when you don't fit in

Harker goes into great detail about how Western Illinois University, a very Conservative institution, (I know...I graduated from there), railroaded a man they didn't like. A great read for nudists, students, and anyone interested in the politics of academia.