Men of Ideas
Author | : Lewis A. Coser |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 1997-07-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780684833286 |
ISBN-13 | : 068483328X |
Rating | : 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Download or read book Men of Ideas written by Lewis A. Coser and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997-07-22 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lewis A. Coser takes readers from the coffeehouses of 18th-century London to the mass-culture industries of today in search of a definition for the intellectual. Describing the settings where intellectuals thrive and exploring the nature and contributions of various well-known groups, he discusses the various roles intellectuals play in society and why they matter.