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Book Synopsis: Founded in 1930, the Institute for Advanced Study was conceived of high ideals for the future of America and its system of higher education, and was made possible by sibling philanthropists Louis Bamberger and Caroline Bamberger Fuld. Guided by education expert Abraham Flexner, the Bambergers created an independent institution devoted to the pursuit of knowledge. The Institute for Advanced Study opened its arms to scholars "without regard to race, creed, or sex." It provided a haven for Jewish intellectuals fleeing Nazi Germany, including Albert Einstein, who remained on the permanent faculty until his death in 1955, and became the intellectual home of such luminaries as J. Robert Oppenheimer, John von Neumann, Kurt Gödel, Marston Morse, Oswald Veblen, Hermann Weyl, Homer A. Thompson, Erwin Panofsky, George F. Kennan, Clifford Geertz, and Freeman Dyson.
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Discover the incredible legacy of the Institute for Advanced Study with the captivating book - Institute for Advanced Study (Images of America). Founded in 1930, this esteemed institution was established with the vision of shaping the future of America's higher education system. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of philanthropists Louis Bamberger and Caroline Bamberger Fuld, and the guidance of esteemed educator Abraham Flexner, the Institute for Advanced Study quickly became a sanctuary for knowledge seekers.
With its commitment to inclusivity, the Institute provided refuge for Jewish intellectuals fleeing Nazi Germany during a dark period in history. The book chronicles the stories of these remarkable individuals, including the legendary Albert Einstein, who not only found solace within the Institute's walls but also made invaluable contributions to its faculty until his passing in 1955.
Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of intellectual giants like J. Robert Oppenheimer, John von Neumann, and Kurt Gödel, who called the Institute their intellectual home. This book will open your eyes to the profound impact made by remarkable individuals who pushed the boundaries of knowledge in fields ranging from physics to mathematics to art history.
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