ISBN:
0521847184
,
9780521847186
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xi, 277 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2008 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Intellectuals and the Public Good : Creativity and Civil Courage
DDC:
305.552
Keywords:
Intellectuals Political activity
;
Intellectual life Social aspects
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
A sociological account of civil courage and creative behaviour through the study of Nobel Peace Prize laureates
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The aim of the book; The outline of the book; Part I Theoretical framework; 1 The authority of public intellectuals; 2 Creativity: the problem of the new; 3 Courage: acting on conviction; 4 Typology of engagements; Part II Public intellectuals: the case of the Nobel Peace Prize laureates; 5 Intellectuals for peace; 6 Heroes: legends in their own time; 7 Dissidents: peaceful rebels; 8 Champions: promoting the cause; 9 Pioneers: bringing science to politics; Conclusion; References; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511488825
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