Irrepressible Reformer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780838906804)

Drawing from rare archival materials researched over a period of 15 years, preeminent Dewey historian Wayne Wiegand has produced the first frank and comprehensive biography of the man behind the Dewey Decimal Classification System and scores of other enduring achievements. Tracing Dewey's life and influences that shaped it, Irrepressible Reformer explores Dewey's ingenious enterprise as a library innovator, New York State education official, and business and resort operator - as well as those aspects many found arrogant, manipulative, immoral and bigoted.

Author: Wayne A. Wiegand
ISBN-10: 083890680X
ISBN-13: 9780838906804
Publisher: ALA Editions
Language: English
Published: 06/01/1996
Pages: 444
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.04w x 1.07d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/1996 pg. 1632
Library Journal 06/01/1996 pg. 160