The Dream of a Democratic Culture
| Author | : T. Lacy |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2013-11-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137042620 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137042621 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (621 Downloads) |
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.