Early life and education -- At Tuskegee (1892-1897): the making of an educator -- Young and ideas about educational needs for blacks (1892-1901) -- Young at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College (1901-1923) -- Transforming an institution: the Lincoln years -- The end of a career -- Summation of a life.
Summary
"Examines Nathan Young's 20-year academic career, during which he attempted to uphold W.E.B. Du Bois's vision of liberal arts education for blacks while balancing it with the agricultural/vocational education advocated by Booker T. Washington, adhering to high standards for black higher education despite powerful and entrenched opposition"--Provided by publisher.