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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.
Kenneth R. Manning is Professor of the History of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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
'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
