The Free World
- 880 stránek
- 31 hodin čtení
Longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award for Nonfiction The Cold War was not just a contest of power. It was also about ideas, in the broadest sense - economic and political, artistic and personal.
Louis Menand Pořadí knih (chronologicky)
Louis Menand is a distinguished professor of English whose work delves into the history of American ideas. As a longtime staff writer for The New Yorker, he brings a keen eye for detail and narrative flair to his explorations. His writing illuminates the intellectual currents that have shaped American culture and thought, offering profound insights into the nation's development.
American Studies
- 322 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
Exploring pivotal moments in American cultural history, the author presents unique insights into figures like William James, T. S. Eliot, and Richard Wright. He connects seemingly disparate elements, such as the success of The New Yorker and CBS, and the interplay between Larry Flynt's Hustler and Jerry Falwell's evangelism. The narrative also highlights the significance of the atom bomb in relation to educational assessments, while reflecting on contemporary politics through Al Gore's tenure in the White House.
The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas in America
- 568 stránek
- 20 hodin čtení
Examines the development of an American philosophy between the end of the Civil War and 1919 by exploring the lives of four key metaphysical thinkers: Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., William James, Charles Sanders Peirce, and John Dewey.
America in Theory
- 330 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení