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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Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
Language: | English |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137385024 |
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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. |
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Electronic book text. Epublication based on: 9781137385017, 2014. |
Carrier Form: | 156 p. |
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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. |