James Burrill Angell's China Mission, 1880-1881: The Forging of an Internationalist University Presidency.

The monograph reviews the life and development of James Burrill Angell, president of the University of Michigan (1871-1909), with special emphasis on his internationalist perspective and its implications for higher education. An examination is made of James Burrill Angell's sojourns into the world of international diplomacy and politics during the shaping of late nineteenth-century American foreign policy and its effects on his performance and influence as president of the University of Michigan. Through the use of numerous quotations from first-hand accounts, authors, news reports, and newspaper and magazine articles, the events of Angell's diplomatic career and experiences, particularly focusing on his China mission in 1880-81, undergo analysis and commentary. Included are a recounting of the attitudes that existed in nineteenth-century America concerning Chinese immigration, particularly those attitudes held in the state of California. In addition, the paper details Angell's impressions of China, its people and urban life. Finally, appraisals are given of Angell's years at the University of Michigan and his contributions to both education in general and the University of Michigan in particular. (Includes 102 footnotes.) (GLR)