John Fiske (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548518670)

The book ""John Fiske"" by Thomas Sergeant Perry is a biography of the American philosopher and historian, John Fiske. Fiske was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th century, known for his works on American history, philosophy, and evolution. Perry's biography provides a comprehensive look at Fiske's life, from his childhood in Connecticut to his education at Harvard and his later career as a writer and lecturer. The book explores Fiske's intellectual development, including his interest in Darwinism and his belief in the importance of reason and rationality. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his relationships with other notable figures of his time, such as William James and Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Overall, ""John Fiske"" offers a detailed and insightful portrait of one of America's most influential thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Sergeant Perry
ISBN-10: 054851867X
ISBN-13: 9780548518670
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/13/2007
Pages: 124
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d