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World into Globe I: Introductory RemarksKeywords: Bronowski , Columbia University , Humanities , MIT faculty club , New global history , Psychobiography , Toynbee Prize Abstract: “World into Globe – History for the 21st Century” was the title of a symposium held in honor of Professor Bruce Mazlish at MIT on May 11, 2011. These opening remarks review the career of Professor Mazlish as an innovative historian, prolific scholar, dedicated teacher, and outstanding MIT faculty member since 1955. Dr. Mazlish’s skills as sports writer, dancer, and tennis player are duly noted, as well as his mentorship of junior colleagues and patronage of the MIT faculty club.
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