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This biography illuminates the racial attitudes of an elite group of American scientists and foundation officers. It is the story of a complex and unhappy man. It blends social, institutional, black, and political history with the history of science.

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'Among the finest biographies I have ever read. Manning's book wins my highest praise...It is so well written and meticulously researched...it is a pleasure to read.' The New York Review of Books
'A unique contribution to not only Black history, but also to American history and to the history of science.' The Black Collegian

Table of Contents
The Early Years, 1883-1907 The Beginnings of a Professional Career, 1907-16 The Expansion of Just's Scientific World: Woods Hole, 1909-29 The Role of Foundation Support, 1920-29 Europe: First Encounters, 1929-31 Howard University: Continuing Struggle, 1929-31 The Search for a New Life, 1931-38 The Exile, 1938-40 America Again Publications: E. E. Just Glossary of Manuscript Citations Notes Acknowledgments Index

Black Apollo of Science

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      Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
      Published 4 June 1995
      ISBN-13 9780195034981
      978-0195034981
      ISBN-10 0195034988
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      Science & Nature Science: general issues

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This biography illuminates the racial attitudes of an elite group of American scientists and foundation officers. It is the story of a complex and unhappy man. It blends social, institutional, black, and political history with the history of science.

      Trade Review
      'Among the finest biographies I have ever read. Manning's book wins my highest praise...It is so well written and meticulously researched...it is a pleasure to read.' The New York Review of Books
      'A unique contribution to not only Black history, but also to American history and to the history of science.' The Black Collegian

      Table of Contents
      The Early Years, 1883-1907 The Beginnings of a Professional Career, 1907-16 The Expansion of Just's Scientific World: Woods Hole, 1909-29 The Role of Foundation Support, 1920-29 Europe: First Encounters, 1929-31 Howard University: Continuing Struggle, 1929-31 The Search for a New Life, 1931-38 The Exile, 1938-40 America Again Publications: E. E. Just Glossary of Manuscript Citations Notes Acknowledgments Index

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