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July 19, 2010
Michael Bellesisles - Tool. Chronicle of Higher Education - Worse.
Asked for a response, Mr. Bellesiles said he was saddened that his student had altered the details of a personal tragedy and that he regretted that he had unknowingly passed on a story that was not accurate. "But I hope that no one mistakes the point of my article in calling for greater sympathy and support in our colleges for veterans and the families of those who have suffered loss in our current wars."
In other words, Bellesisles's p.o.v. trumps things like truth. Historian? Maybe an op-ed author. If Bellesisles were a plant by evil Academe-haters he couldn't be doing a better job.
Here's his recent, egregiously incorrect, article in the Chronicle.
The Chronicle should never have accepted a story from this man without asking for documentation.
Here is a quick look at what was kinda obviously questionable - really, Prof. Lindgren checked some facts available online to the casual researcher.
I'm sorry that my ancient blogspot archives are gone, or you could see what I think about Bellesisles. Quick summary - liar.
Posted by CrankyProfessor at July 19, 2010 9:44 PM