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The Dream of a Democratic Culture - (Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History) by T Lacy (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.
About the Author: Tim Lacy has a PhD in American History from Loyola University Chicago, USA, where he is currently employed.
324 Pages
History, United States
Series Name: Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History

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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.

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About the Author

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.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.1 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 324

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: United States

Series Title: Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History

Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

Theme: 20th Century

Format: Hardcover

Author: T Lacy

Language: English

Street Date: November 26, 2013

TCIN: 1006479663

UPC: 9780230337466

Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-8453

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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