Robert V. Bruce

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Robert Vance Bruce
University of Wisconsin
Notes

Robert Vance Bruce (December 19, 1923 in

University of Wisconsin.[6] Bruce was also a lecturer at the Fortenbaugh Lecture at Gettysburg College.[7]

Plagiarism controversy

In April 1998, Bruce accused Scottish historian

John Wiley & Sons took the book out of print and destroyed any remaining copies at Mackay's expense in exchange for Bruce's promise not to sue.[10] Mackay also later apologized to Bruce.[11] The American Historical Association later found that Mackay had violated its Statement on Standards of Professional Conduct.[12]

Bibliography

Bruce wrote multiple works:[1]

  • Lincoln and the Tools of War (1956)
  • 1877: Year of Violence (1959)
  • Two Roads to Plenty: An Analysis of American History (1964)
  • Alexander Graham Bell and the Conquest of Solitude (1973)
  • Alexander Graham Bell: Teacher of the Deaf (1974)
  • Lincoln and the Riddle of Death (1981)
  • The Launching of Modern American Science, 1846–1876 (1987)
    ISBN 9780394553948 (Pulitzer Prize for History winner)[5]
  • Bruce, Robert; .
  • The Shadow of A Coming War (1989)
  • Lincoln, the War President: The Gettysburg Lectures (1992) (with

References

  1. ^ a b c "Bruce, Robert V. (WorldCat Identities)". OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. 2010. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  2. ^ "Obituary Daily Times Results: robert vance bruce". Obituary Times. RootsWeb. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
  3. ^ a b c Blumenthal, Ralph; Sarah Lyall (September 21, 1999). "Repeat Accusations Of Plagiarism Taint Prolific Biographer". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  4. ^ a b Mazzari, Louis (2000). "Literary Sleuthing". University of New Hampshire Alumni Association. Archived from the original on 2011-09-25. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  5. ^ a b c "The Pulitzer Prizes - History". The Pulitzer Prizes. September 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  6. ^ a b c d Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Inc. (2011). "Funeral Alternatives of Washington - Planning & Services". Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Inc. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
  7. ^ "Gettysburg College - Past Fortenbaugh Speakers". Gettysburg College. 2010. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  8. ^ Carvajal, Doreen (June 22, 1998). "Media Talk; Pulitzer-Winning Writer Cries Foul Over a Bell Biography". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  9. ^ Shulevitz, Judith (June 11, 1998). "The Bell Curve". Slate. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  10. ^ Bruce, Robert V. (July 8, 2002). "Scotching Plagiarism". History News Network. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  11. ^ Curran, Jeanne; Takata, Susan R. (1999-09-21). "Plagiarism: A Case of Not Avoiding It". California State University, Dominguez Hills. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
  12. ^ American Historical Association (March 2001). "Council Decides on Complaint Filed with the Professional Division". Perspectives. 39 (3). American Historical Association.