Tim Beaglehole

Gebundenes Buch

A Life of J.C. Beaglehole

New Zealand Scholar

Beschreibung

The life of one of New Zealand' s greatest scholars, J. C. Beaglehole, is presented through firsthand writings, including previously unpublished letters, in this comprehensive volume. A prolific writer and critic-- recognized in particular for his editing of James Cook' s journals-- Beaglehole devoted his life to academic freedoms, civil liberties, and improving the intellectual and cultural life of New Zealand. This biography, written by Beaglehole' s son, weaves together all aspects of the scholar' s life into an immensely compelling narrative.

Autor

Tim Beaglehole is a professor emeritus at Victoria University of Wellington and the chancellor of the university.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Te Herenga Waka University Press
• Seitenzahl: 600
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 238mm x 156mm x 44mm
• Gewicht: 1234g
• ISBN-13: 9780864735355
• ISBN-10: 0864735359
• Artikelnr.: 21814992