| The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Lacy, T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0230337465 ISBN-13: 9780230337466 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - History | Social History - History | Modern - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 191 |
| Series: Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.10 lbs) 324 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |