The Dream of a Democratic Culture

Mortimer J. Adler and the Great Books Idea

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, History, Americas
Cover of the book The Dream of a Democratic Culture by T. Lacy, Palgrave Macmillan US
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: T. Lacy ISBN: 9781137042620
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US Publication: November 26, 2013
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: T. Lacy
ISBN: 9781137042620
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication: November 26, 2013
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Palgrave Macmillan US

Cover of the book Politics in Private by T. Lacy
Cover of the book The Politics of Chinese Media by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Crafting Sustainable Wine Businesses: Concepts and Cases by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Shakespeare and Consciousness by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Family Wealth Continuity by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Toward a Framework of Resources for Learning to Teach by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Rethinking Chaucerian Beasts by T. Lacy
Cover of the book The Policy and Politics of Food Stamps and SNAP by T. Lacy
Cover of the book One Family’s Shoah by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Oil, Gas, and Crime by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Environmental and Health Regulation in the United States and the European Union by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Dreaming Culture by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Feminism, Family, and Identity in Israel by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Power and Sainthood by T. Lacy
Cover of the book Sovereign Debt and Rating Agency Bias by T. Lacy
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy