ALAN RYANJohn DeweyAnd the High Tide of American LiberalismAn enlightening new study of the most famous and most revered philosopher in America during the first half of this century. "A superb biographical study. . . . Stylish in his summaries, precise in his insights, and resourceful in his effort to pull Dewey's era and ours together, Ryan re-establishes Deweys greatness and relevance for a new generation. . . . A fine guide."--Carlin Romano, Philadelphia Inquirer "[A] brilliant intellectual biography. . . . Ryan has an expert historians grasp on the major events of the century and weaves them skillfully through Dewey's life story."--Mark Edmundson, Washington Post Book World "A rarity. Quietly brilliant, with intelligence that glows rather than glitters. . . . [A book] which even the uninitiated can enjoy."--Naomi Bliven, The New Yorker Alan Ryan lives in Princeton, New Jersey, where he teaches politics at Princeton University. 1996 / paperback / ISBN 0-393-31550-9 1995 / hardcover / ISBN 0-393-03773-8 416 pages / history | ||||||
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