July 7, 2000
A Crusade Against Cronyism or a Breach of Collegiality?
Furor among Yale historians illustrates tensions that can arise when departments hire their own Ph.D.'s
It's not Lee Blackwood's style to suffer in silence.
So when Yale University's history department this spring denied the assistant professor reappointment after his third-year review, Mr. Blackwood went public with his pain.
He didn't just appeal his case, he talked about it to anyone who would listen: undergraduates, reporters, even outside
This is an article for subscribers only. You may access this article by purchasing a:
Digital or Print Subscription
Web Pass
Already have an account? Log In Now.
-
Off Beat

-
The Chronicle Review

-
Administration


