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Focusing on the adventurous endeavors of American scholars from the 1880s to the 1920s, the narrative unfolds around a twelve-year archaeological dig at Nippur, near Biblical Babylon. Funded by the Babylonian Exploration Fund, these pioneers unearthed thousands of cuneiform tablets while contending with harsh conditions and internal academic rivalries. Their quest for historical truth challenged personal beliefs and paralleled the evolution of American universities, highlighting the impact of religious-secular tensions on Western scholarship's engagement with other cultures.

Focusing on the unique experience of William Fontaine, the only African American faculty member at Penn during a time when most black students attended historically black colleges, this book explores his significant contributions as a scholar. Bruce Kuklick delves into Fontaine's career and the broader context of philosophy and academic life in the mid-20th century, highlighting the challenges and achievements of black intellectuals in a predominantly white academic environment.

Placing politics in the context of religious culture and exploring America's assertive expansion throughout history, A Political History of the USA is supported by wide-ranging examples, vivid extracts from primary sources, maps and illustrations which illuminate the main text. číst celé

A deeply relevant look at what fascism means to Americans.From the time Mussolini took power in Italy in 1922, Americans have been obsessed with and brooded over the meaning of fascism and how it might migrate to the United States.  Fascism Comes to America  examines how we have viewed fascism overseas and its implications for our own country. Bruce Kuklick explores the rhetoric of politicians, who have used the language of fascism to smear opponents, and he looks at the discussions of pundits, the analyses of academics, and the displays of fascism in popular culture, including fiction, radio, TV, theater, and film. Kuklick argues that fascism has little informational meaning in the United States, but instead, it is used to denigrate or insult. For example, every political position has been besmirched as fascist. As a result, the term does not describe a phenomenon so much as it denounces what one does not like. Finally, in displaying fascism for most Americans, entertainment—and most importantly film—has been crucial in conveying to citizens what fascism is about.  Fascism Comes to America  has been enhanced by many illustrations that exhibit how fascism was absorbed into the US public consciousness.  

Focusing on the influence of intellectuals in shaping foreign policy, Bruce Kuklick explores the evolution of strategic ideas during the pivotal nuclear standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. His analysis sheds light on how intellectual thought impacted decision-making processes in a crucial historical context, providing insights into the interplay between ideas and national security during a time of global tension.

This book serves as an American response to Bertrand Russell's philosophical insights, offering a unique perspective on similar themes. It explores critical ideas in philosophy, ethics, and social commentary, presenting arguments that resonate with contemporary issues. The author delves into the complexities of human thought and behavior, making profound observations that challenge conventional wisdom. With a blend of clarity and depth, the work invites readers to engage with philosophical questions that are both timeless and relevant to modern society.