Technology and the Dream: Reflections on the Black Experience at MIT, 1941-1999

By Clarence G. Williams

Book Overview

This book grew out of the Blacks at MIT History Project, whose mission is to document the black presence at MIT. The main body of the text consists of transcripts of more than 75 oral history interviews, in which the interviewees assess their MIT experience and reflect on the role of blacks at MIT and beyond. Although most of the interviewees are present or former students, black faculty, administrators, and staff are also represented, as are non-black faculty and administrators who have had an impact on blacks at MIT. The interviewees were selected with an eye to presenting the broadest range of issues and personalities, as well as a representative cross section by time period and category.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 026223212X
• ISBN13: 9780262232128
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Mit Pr
• Length: 1042 Pages
• Weight: 4.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 2.3" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Long overdue and rich in experiences

This historical volume contains a wealth of information about the MIT experience as seem from the black perspective -- in all its diversity. Dr. Williams' insightful telling of these personal stories, coupled with individual interviews, gives the reader a sense of the fullness of the MIT experience across a broad spectrum, from the estatic to the achingly painful. A compelling read, whether you want a true glimpse of the Black scholar's experience at MIT or to enrich your knowledge of the Institute itself.