Flynn, Daniel J.
Blue Collar Intellectuals
- ISBN 13:
- 9781610170208
- author:
- Flynn, Daniel J.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- ISI Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 21.84 x 14.99 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Blue Collar Intellectuals: A Time When High Culture and Popular Culture Met. In the 20th century, Americans from all walks of life sought to engage with high culture. This was a time when intellectuals from working-class backgrounds broke down barriers to share their ideas with a wider audience. Daniel J. Flynn's book tells the story of these individuals who bridged the gap between the ivory tower and everyday America. Their stories are fascinating: from a teacher who penned a half-century labor of love, to an Ivy League Ph.D. without formal education, to a scholarship student who turned capitalism into his own expertise, and finally, to a poet who elevated millions through her work. These individuals not only challenged conventional norms but also left lasting legacies in their respective fields.
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