The Life Of Braxton Craven: A Biographical Approach To Social Science

By Jerome Dowd

Book Overview

The Life of Braxton Craven: A Biographical Approach to Social Science by Jerome Dowd is a comprehensive biography of Braxton Craven, an American educator and Methodist minister who lived in the mid-19th century. The book explores Craven's life, from his early years in North Carolina to his influential role as the president of Trinity College (now Duke University) in the late 1800s. Using a biographical approach, Dowd examines how Craven's life and experiences shaped his views on education and social justice. The book delves into Craven's religious beliefs and how they influenced his approach to education, as well as his advocacy for the rights of African Americans and women. The Life of Braxton Craven also provides a detailed look at the social and political climate of the time. Dowd explores the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Craven's life and work, as well as the broader issues of race, gender, and class that shaped American society in the 19th century. Overall, The Life of Braxton Craven offers a fascinating insight into the life of a pioneering educator and social justice advocate, and provides valuable context for understanding the history of American education and social reform.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163177040
• ISBN13: 9781163177044
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"