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Men of Ideas

by Lewis A. Coser

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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.

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Published: 1965
Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction, History, Literature Studies and Criticism, General Nonfiction, Philosophy
DDC/MDS: 305.552
LCC: HM213 .C63

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