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The age of American unreason / Susan Jacoby

by Susan Jacoby

This study examines the rise of anti-rationalism and anti-intellectualism in contemporary American culture, analysing the impact of mass media, declining literacy, and mediocre education on public discourse and scientific understanding.

Accession 34868 ISBN 9780375423741 Publisher —
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