Reviews
"Wood receives his due in a fine biography. . . . All sides of the general are presented." - Washington Times, ( "In this day and age of warfare followed by nation-building, Wood's career may hold some lessons for today's generals." )-( St. Louis Post-Dispatch ),(), "Wood receives his due in a fine biography. . . . All sides of the general are presented." - Washington Times ,, "This very servicable book deserves attention, especially by those contemplating the prospects of the current American empire." - London Review of Books ,, "The central focus of the book is Title IX's impact on women's sports. Brake provides an adept, comprehensive analysis of the legislation, the disagreements generated by its enactment and enforcement, and its related litigation." - CHOICE ,, "This very servicable book deserves attention, especially by those contemplating the prospects of the current American empire." - London Review of Books, "In this day and age of warfare followed by nation-building, Wood's career may hold some lessons for today's generals." - St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Leonard Wood was one of the most fascinating figures during the age of the American empire at the turn of the 20th century. Physician, general, and colonial administrator, he was a man of great talents and striking flaws. Jack McCallum, himself a physician, has written a lively biography of Wood that shows how he moved from doctor to warrior, always trailing controversy behind him., "In this day and age of warfare followed by nation-building, Wood's career may hold some lessons for today's generals." - St. Louis Post-Dispatch ,, In this day and age of warfare followed by nation-building, Wood's career may hold some lessons for today's generals., "In this text, Brake provides a detailed discussion of Title IX's legal requirements, describes the various feminist theories that underlie its provisions, and suggests concrete ideas for adjusting the law to better achieve its goal of gender equality . . . Well-written and well-supported,Getting in the Gameoffers a unique analysis of title XI and athletics." -Emily Lawson, Law Library Journal, "Brake provides an adept, comprehensive analysis of the legislation, the disagreements generated by its enactment and enforcement, and its related litigation. Her critical commentary also offers an equitable perspective on the relative strengths and weaknesses of the legal and policy environment that surrounds title IX." -A.H. Cooley, Choice Magazine, This very servicable book deserves attention, especially by those contemplating the prospects of the current American empire., ( "This very servicable book deserves attention, especially by those contemplating the prospects of the current American empire." )-( London Review of Books ),(), ( "Wood receives his due in a fine biography. . . . All sides of the general are presented." )-( Washington Times ),()
Table of Content
ContentsAcknowledgments1 Boston, 19272 Pocasset, 1860-18803 Boston, 1880-18854 Fort Huachuca, 1885-18875 The Army, 1887-18986 Santiago, 1898-18997 Havana, 1900-19028 Zamboanga, 1902-19089 Washington, D.C., 1908-191710 Camp Funston, 1917-1920 11 Manila, 1920-1927EpilogueNotes Bibliography IndexAbout the Author
