Bibliograph

Anti-intellectualism in American life, by Richard Hofstadter

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Anti-intellectualism in American life, by Richard Hofstadter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Anti-intellectualism in American life

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

654731249

Responsibility statement

by Richard Hofstadter

Series statement

A Vintage Book, v-317

Summary

Portrays the rise of anti-intellectualism in America during the McCarthy era

Table Of Contents

Introduction. Anti-intellectualism in our time ; On the unpopularity of intellect -- The religion of the heart. The evangelical spirit ; Evangelicalism and the revivalists ; The revolt against modernity -- The politics of democracy. The decline of the gentleman ; The fate of the reformer ; The rise of the expert -- The practical culture. Business and intellect ; Self-help and spiritual technology ; Variations on a theme -- Education in a democracy. The school and the teacher ; The road to life adjustment ; The child and the world -- Conclusion. The intellectual : alienation and conformity

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