Jacques Barzun
Jacques Barzun was born in France in 1907 and moved to the US in 1920. After graduating from Columbia University he joined its faculty as Professor of History, becoming Dean of Faculties and Provost. The author of over thirty books he received the Gold Medal for Criticism from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, of which he was twice president.
Jacques Barzun was born in France in 1907 and moved to the US in 1920. After graduating from Columbia University he joined its faculty as Professor of History, becoming Dean of Faculties and Provost. The author of over thirty books he received the Gold Medal for Criticism from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, of which he was twice president. See less
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Jacques Barzun book reviews
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A Stroll with William James
With William James And Jacques Barzun
I have learned a great deal from studying the "Golden Age of American Philosophy" at the beginning of the 20th Century, including, particularly, the work of William James (1842 -- 1910). A ... Read More
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Begin Here: The Forgotten Conditions of Teaching and Learning
Good Reading
by test999, Mar 10, 2008
Almost everyone will admit to being in favor of improving education, but who better to make practical suggestions than Jacques Barzun, whose professional life has been devoted to teaching and ... Read More
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Simple & Direct: A Rhetoric for Writers
Good book
helps you improve your writing skills. Read More
