by JohnMichael (Author)
Intellectuals occupy a paradoxical position in contemporary American culture. This title discusses how critics have conceived of the intellectual's role in a pluralised society, weighing intellectual authority against public democracy, universal against particularistic standards, and criticism against the respect of popular movements.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 232
Publisher: Duke University Press
Published: 01 May 2000
ISBN 10: 0822324962
ISBN 13: 9780822324966