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James Barr Ames

American law educator (1846-1910) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 63

James Barr Ames was an American law educator, best known for popularizing the case method of teaching law.

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1846 to 1910 · aged 63