About the book
Few North Carolinians have been as well known or as widely respected as William Friday (1920–2012). The former president of the University of North Carolina remained prominent in public affairs in the state and elsewhere throughout his life and ranked as one of the most important American university presidents of the post–World War II era. In the second edition of this comprehensive biography, William Link traces Friday’s long and remarkable career and commemorates his legendary life.
Friday’s thirty years as president of the university, from 1956 to 1986, spanned the greatest period of growth for higher education in American history, and Friday played a crucial role in shaping the sixteen-campus UNC system during that time. Link also explores Friday’s influential work on nationwide commissions, task forces, and nonprofits, and in the development of the National Humanities Center and the growth of Research Triangle Park.
This second edition features a new introduction and epilogue to enrich the narrative, charting the later years of Friday’s career and examining his legacy in North Carolina and nationwide.
Editions of William Friday
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469611853
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469612584
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890847003
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893130720
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469611860
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Few North Carolinians have been as well known or as widely respected as William Friday (1920–2012). The former president of the University of North Carolina remained prominent in public affairs in the state and elsewhere throughout his life and ranked as one of the most important American university presidents of the post–World War II era. In the second edition of this comprehensive biography, William Link traces Friday’s long and remarkable career and commemorates his legendary life.
Friday’s thirty years as president of the university, from 1956 to 1986, spanned the greatest period of growth for higher education in American history, and Friday played a crucial role in shaping the sixteen-campus UNC system during that time. Link also explores Friday’s influential work on nationwide commissions, task forces, and nonprofits, and in the development of the National Humanities Center and the growth of Research Triangle Park.
This second edition features a new introduction and epilogue to enrich the narrative, charting the later years of Friday’s career and examining his legacy in North Carolina and nationwide.
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What is William Friday about?
Few North Carolinians have been as well known or as widely respected as William Friday (1920–2012). The former president of the University of North Carolina remained prominent in public affairs in the state and elsewhere throughout his life and ranked as one of the most important American university presidents of the post–World War II era. In the second edition of this comprehensive biography, William Link traces Friday’s long and remarkable career and commemorates his legendary life.
Friday’s thirty years as president of the university, from 1956 to 1986, spanned the greatest period of growth for higher education in American history, and Friday played a crucial role in shaping the sixteen-campus UNC system during that time. Link also explores Friday’s influential work on nationwide commissions, task forces, and nonprofits, and in the development of the National Humanities Center and the growth of Research Triangle Park.
This second edition features a new introduction and epilogue to enrich the narrative, charting the later years of Friday’s career and examining his legacy in North Carolina and nationwide.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in William Friday?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of William Friday?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469611853
How long is William Friday and how many pages does it have?
William Friday has 544 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book William Friday?
William A. Link
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
William Friday is available as paperback(ISBN 9781469611853) and ebook(ISBN 9781469612584) and ebook(ISBN 9798890847003) and ebook(ISBN 9798893130720) and ebook(ISBN 9781469611860)
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