Publication date 1963 publisher new york alfred alfred a. On the unpopularity of intellect the religion of the heart. Anti intellectualis m in american life internet archive. Winner of the 1964 pulitzer prize in nonfiction antiintellectualism in american life is a book which throws light on many features of the american character. The dynamics and political implications of antiintellectualism in the. Its concern is not merely to portray the scorners of intellect in american life, but to say something about what the intellectual is, and can be, as a force in a democratic society. In this book, hofstadter set out to trace the social movements that altered the role of intellect in american society. Movement from the minimum to maximum observed values of. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the anti intellectualism in american life, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Its concern is not merely to portray the scorners of intellect in american life, but to say something about what the intellectual is, and can be, as a force in a. Antiintellectualism in american life one of hofstadters best, among many great books was a pile of dynamite in 1963, when it was first published and blew a sizable hole in the house of. Written with all the learning, wit, and sophistication that one has learnt to expect from professor. Verbal intelligence plays a strong role in mitigating antiintellectual sympathies. We provide high quality essay writing services on a 247 basis.
Disclaimers contact wikipedia developers statistics cookie statement mobile view. Antiintellectualism in american life by hofstadter. Journal of american history, volume 51, issue 3, december 1964, pages. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Its concern is not merely to portray the scorners of intellect in american life, but to say something about what the intellectual is, and can be, as a force in a democratic society includes bibliographical references and index introduction. Antiintellectualism in american life is a book by richard hofstadter published in 1963 that. Antiintellectualism in american life, by richard hofstadter. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Communication since world war ii diederich studies in media and communication by inger. Antiintellectualism in american life is a book by richard hofstadter published in 1963 that won the 1964 pulitzer prize for general nonfiction. American that is of a different nature to other areas of the world. Article information, pdf download for the dynamics and political implications of. Original papers, fast turnaround and reasonable prices. Antiintellectualism in american life is a book which throws light on many features of the american character.
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