Political scientist and leader in higher education, 1947-1995: oral history transcript: sixteenth president of the University of California, chancello

By Ann Lage, J.W. Peltason, Austin Ranney, et al.

Book Overview

This oral history transcript documents the career of J.W. Peltason (1923-1995), a distinguished political scientist and leader in higher education. Peltason served as the sixteenth President of the University of California, as Chancellor at UC Irvine, and as Chancellor at the University of Illinois. This detailed record provides insights into his leadership style, his contributions to the development of these institutions, and his perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing higher education during his tenure.

The transcript includes interviews with Peltason himself, as well as contributions from Ann Lage, Austin Ranney, and Richard C. Atkinson, offering a comprehensive account of his life and work. This resource will be invaluable for scholars and administrators interested in the history of higher education, political science, and university leadership.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1176782770
• ISBN13: 9781176782778
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 828 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"