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Mount Saint Vincent University
Theresa Corcoran
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Description for Mount Saint Vincent University
Hardback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
This history recounts the courage and determination of the Sisters of Charity to establish Mount Saint Vincent University, the only degree-granting college for women in Canada. It concentrates on the dramatic growth witnessed by the institution over the course of the late 20th century as religious, social, and political changes in broader society opened up new opportunities for women. The institution's dedication to the educational needs of women has made it a pioneer in creative programming that is aimed at preparing its students to meet the challenges of contemporary society. As a chronicle of the events surrounding the educational advancement ... Read more
This history recounts the courage and determination of the Sisters of Charity to establish Mount Saint Vincent University, the only degree-granting college for women in Canada. It concentrates on the dramatic growth witnessed by the institution over the course of the late 20th century as religious, social, and political changes in broader society opened up new opportunities for women. The institution's dedication to the educational needs of women has made it a pioneer in creative programming that is aimed at preparing its students to meet the challenges of contemporary society. As a chronicle of the events surrounding the educational advancement ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761814733
SKU
V9780761814733
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99-15
About Theresa Corcoran
Theresa Corcoran is Historian, Sisters of Charity, Mount Saint Vincent Motherhouse.
Reviews for Mount Saint Vincent University
This carefully researched history of a pioneer institution represents a valuable addition to the scholarly litarature on the higher education of Catholic women in North America.
The Catholic Historical Review
This carefully researched history of a pioneer institution represents a valuable addition to the scholarly litarature on the higher education of Catholic women in North America.
The ... Read more
The Catholic Historical Review
This carefully researched history of a pioneer institution represents a valuable addition to the scholarly litarature on the higher education of Catholic women in North America.
The ... Read more