The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea by Lacy, T.

The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780230337466)

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Format: Hardcover
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The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea by Lacy, T.

The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea

$109.99
The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea by Lacy, T.

The Dream of a Democratic Culture: Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea

$109.99
Format: Hardcover
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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.

Author: T. Lacy
ISBN-10: 0230337465
ISBN-13: 9780230337466
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2013
Pages: 324
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.90d
By T. Lacy
By T. Lacy
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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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