The Dream of a Democratic Culture

The Dream of a Democratic Culture
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9781137042620
ISBN-13 : 1137042621
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Book Synopsis The Dream of a Democratic Culture by : T. Lacy

Download or read book The Dream of a Democratic Culture written by T. Lacy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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