Judt, Tony
Past Imperfect: French Intellectuals, 1944-1956
- ISBN 13:
- 9780814743560
- author:
- Judt, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- NYU Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 348
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- European history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Tony Judt's study of French intellectuals from 1944 to 1956 is a scathing critique of their ideological posturing. Judt examines how these thinkers failed to test their political theories against the harsh realities of the world around them, resulting in inhumane policies and actions.
This book offers a sharp and uncompromising analysis of the intellectual failures of its subjects, revealing a darker side to the ideals of French thought during this period. Judt's work is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the complexities of intellectual history.
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