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1 online resource (xi, 229 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
In the Progressive Era of American history, the state of Wisconsin gained national attention for its innovative economic and political reforms. Amidst this ferment, the ""Wisconsin Idea"" was popularized-the idea that a public university should improve the lives of people beyond the borders of its campus. During his term as governor (1901-1906), Robert La Follette routinely consulted with University of Wisconsin researchers to devise groundbreaking programs and legislation. Although the Wisconsin Idea is often attributed to a 1904 speech by Charles Van Hise, then president of the University of. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Bascom, John, 1827-1911.
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Bascom, John, 1827-1911. |
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University of Wisconsin -- Presidents -- Biography.
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University of Wisconsin. |
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Presidents. |
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Biographies.
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University of Wisconsin -- History.
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History. |
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Progressivism (United States politics)
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Progressivism (United States politics) |
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College presidents -- Wisconsin -- Biography.
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College presidents. |
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Wisconsin. |
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Community and college -- Wisconsin -- History.
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Community and college. |
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Social gospel -- Wisconsin.
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Social gospel. |
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Wisconsin -- Politics and government -- 1848-1950.
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Politics and government. |
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1848-1950 |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hoeveler, J. David, 1943- John Bascom and the origins of the Wisconsin Idea. Madison, Wisconsin : The University of Wisconsin Press, [2016] 9780299307806 (DLC) 2015038423 (OCoLC)927104135 |
| ISBN |
9780299307837 (electronic book) |
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0299307832 (electronic book) |
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9780299307806 |
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0299307808 |
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