Louis M. Hacker
Louis Morton Hacker (born March 17, 1899 in New York City , † March 22, 1987 in Le Roy , New York ) was an American economic historian and a leading figure in adult education . Hacker worked as a professor of economics at Columbia University and was the first dean of the School of General Studies there.
Life
Hacker grew up in Williamsburg, New York . He studied at Columbia College, where he graduated in 1922. In 1935 he began to work at Columbia University 's business school. In 1949 he took over the management of the General Studies curriculum , which initially consisted of evening courses. In 1952 he became the first dean of the university's newly formed School of General Studies. During his tenure, he advocated freely accessible adult courses at college, which were intended for orientation and not necessarily for obtaining a degree. After a faculty report was published calling for stricter restrictions on students who attended courses without seeking a degree, Hacker resigned as dean in 1958, but remained in teaching. In 1967 he retired.
Hacker published several writings on American history and biographies, e. B. via Andrew Carnegie , Alexander Hamilton and Joseph M. Proskauer. In addition to his academic work, he was involved in the American Civil Liberties Union .
Hacker died in 1987 at the age of 88 in his last place of residence, Le Roy. He left a son and a daughter.
Publications (selection)
- The shaping of the American tradition. Columbia University Press, New York 1947.
- The triumph of American capitalism: the development of forces in American history to the end of the nineteenth century. Simon and Schuster, New York 1940.
- The world of Andrew Carnegie: 1865-1901. Lippincott, Philadelphia 1968.
- with Benjamin Burks Kendrick: The United States since 1865. Appleton-Century-Crofts, New York 1949.
Web links
- LOUIS M. HACKER, 88, EDUCATOR , New York Times
- Literature by and about Louis M. Hacker in the WorldCat bibliographic database
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hacker, Louis M. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hacker, Louis Morton |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American economic historian, adult education advocate |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 17, 1899 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 22, 1987 |
| Place of death | Le Roy , New York |