{"product_id":"sesquicentennial-history-of-iowa-state-university-tradition-and-transformation-9780813816517","title":"Sesquicentennial History of Iowa State University: Tradition and Transformation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSesquicentennial History of Iowa State University: Tradition and Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e by Schwieder, Dorothy. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780813816517.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs centerpiece to its sesquicentennial celebration in 2007-08, IowaState University has commissioned a book to record, for the firsttime, the events and themes of the second half of the 20th century.Emphasizing the years from 1940-2000, this book builds on anearlier history of the University by Earle Ross. The authors,familiar with (knowledgeable about) ISU and expert in their subjectarea, have meticulously researched and skillfully written tenchapters that treat specific decades, particular administrations,or key topics of interest.\n\nWritten in a lively narrative style, this anthology encompassesa wealth of information. The authors have focused on appealing tothe largest possible audience of Iowa State University supportersand well-wishers: alumni, faculty and staff, and fans throughoutthe state of Iowa. Some will want to read it from cover to cover;others will dip in to relive their years on campus or to pursue afavorite topic like student life or athletics. To enhance thehistorical narrative, entertaining vignettes about students,faculty and administrative leaders, and alumni appear throughoutthe book.\n\nGenerously illustrated with black-and-white photographs, thisbook invites casual browsing. Its attractive design increasesvisual appeal by using a clean, open layout and readable type. Toensure its value as a gift book, a handsome full-color jacket and 8x 11 format make it suitable for coffee table display whereverloyal Iowa Staters gather.\n\nPart 1 contains 4 chapters, leading off with a survey of themajor developments of Iowa State College’s first 80 years,followed by a chronological approach to the years from 1940 forwardthat highlights presidential administrations. Part 2 broadens thebook’s coverage with 6 chapters telling the ISU story fromthe perspective of topics such as the physical landscape of campus,the national and international impacts of the University, and IowaState athletics through the years.\n\nThis broad-brushed overview of ISU history is rich with detailyet emphasizes the grand themes that defined the nation’sfirst land-grant university.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45254024003637,"sku":"ByrdShop_0813816513","price":180.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780813816517_b7ec35d4-9346-46ce-8a2a-d2c1b3d5fe39.jpg?v=1779953608","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/sesquicentennial-history-of-iowa-state-university-tradition-and-transformation-9780813816517","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}