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The Dream of a Democratic Culture - Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea (Paperback, 1st ed. 2013) Loot Price: R2,875
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The Dream of a Democratic Culture - Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea (Paperback, 1st ed. 2013): T. Lacy

The Dream of a Democratic Culture - Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea (Paperback, 1st ed. 2013)

T. Lacy

Series: Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History

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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.

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Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History
Release date: November 2013
First published: 2013
Authors: T. Lacy
Dimensions: 216 x 140mm (L x W)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 324
Edition: 1st ed. 2013
ISBN-13: 978-1-349-34094-1
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Education > General
Books > Humanities > History > World history > General
Books > Humanities > History > American history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > History > American history > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > History > World history > General
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LSN: 1-349-34094-4
Barcode: 9781349340941

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