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The price of public intellectuals

This book provides a historically-informed survey critically outlining sociological, psychological, political, and economic approaches to the role of public intellectuals. Sassower suggests how the state might financially support the essential work of public intellectuals so as to critically engage...

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Main Authors: Sassower, Raphael
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Intellectuals > Government policy.
Intellectuals > Economic aspects.
Public opinion.
Political leaders & leadership.
Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge.
Sociology.
Political science & theory.
Political ideologies.
Politics and Government.
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137385024
Summary: This book provides a historically-informed survey critically outlining sociological, psychological, political, and economic approaches to the role of public intellectuals. Sassower suggests how the state might financially support the essential work of public intellectuals so as to critically engage the public and improve public policies.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9781137385017, 2014.
Carrier Form: 156 p.
ISBN: 9781137385024 :
1137385022 :
CLC: D013
Contents: 1. The Myth of 'Speaking Truth to Power' 2. A Variety of Intellectual Experiences 3. Four Standard Approaches 4. Certified Public Intellectuals 5. Intellectual Welfare.

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