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The Dream of a Democratic Culture
Tim Lacy
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Description for The Dream of a Democratic Culture
Hardcover. This book presents a moderately revisionist history of the great books idea anchored in the following movements and struggles: fighting anti-intellectualism, advocating for the liberal arts, distributing cultural capital, and promoting a public philosophy, anchored in mid-century liberalism, that fostered a shared civic culture. Series: Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JNA; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 524.
This book presents a moderately revisionist history of the great books idea anchored in the following movements and struggles: fighting anti-intellectualism, advocating for the liberal arts, distributing cultural capital, and promoting a public philosophy, anchored in mid-century liberalism, that fostered a shared civic culture.
This book presents a moderately revisionist history of the great books idea anchored in the following movements and struggles: fighting anti-intellectualism, advocating for the liberal arts, distributing cultural capital, and promoting a public philosophy, anchored in mid-century liberalism, that fostered a shared civic culture.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History
Number of Pages
324
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230337466
SKU
V9780230337466
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About Tim Lacy
Tim Lacy has a PhD in American History from Loyola University Chicago, USA, where he is currently employed. He has taught history at Monmouth College, USA, and several Chicago-area colleges and universities.
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