Frank Rhodes: A Memoir (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163264584)

""Frank Rhodes: A Memoir"" is a biographical book written by George Thomas Hutchinson about the life of Frank Rhodes, a prominent British academic and university administrator. The book chronicles Rhodes' early life in South Africa, where he was born and raised, and his education at Oxford University in England. It also explores his career as a professor of geology and his eventual appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, where he served for over a decade. Throughout the book, Hutchinson provides insight into Rhodes' personal and professional life, including his role in shaping the University of Sheffield into one of the leading academic institutions in the UK. The book also delves into Rhodes' involvement in various international organizations and his work as a consultant on environmental issues. Overall, ""Frank Rhodes: A Memoir"" offers readers a detailed and intimate look into the life of a remarkable academic and administrator who left a lasting impact on the world of higher education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Thomas Hutchinson
ISBN-10: 116326458X
ISBN-13: 9781163264584
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 202
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d