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 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781349340941)

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Format: Paperback
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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

$119.99
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

$119.99
Format: Paperback
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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: 1349340944
ISBN-13: 9781349340941
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2013
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d
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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