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“The library profession is ... a profession that is informed, illuminated, radiated by a fierce and beautiful love of books. A love so overwhelming that it engulfs community after community and makes the culture of our time distinctive, individual, creative and truly of the spirit.”

Quote by Frances Clarke Sayers

Work

The Belligerent Profession: An Address Delivered as the Second in the William Warner Bishop Lectureship Series at the University of Michigan, May 22, 1948

The book comprises a series of addresses that delve into the nature and role of the military profession. The lectures were delivered at a significant event, marking the second in the prestigious William Warner Bishop Lectureship Series at the University of Michigan. The content is likely to offer insights into the historical and philosophical perspectives on the military, as well as its societal implications during the period in which they were presented. more

Author

Frances Clarke Sayers

Frances Clarke Sayers was an American librarian known for her advocacy for intellectual freedom and her role in the American Library Association. Born on September 4, 1897, she served as the President of the ALA from 1950 to 1951 and passed away in 1989. more

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