Humanism and Democratic Criticism by Edward W Said - 2004

Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004. Softcover. Good Condition. Gently used copy with only minor signs of wear. Contents unmarked and uncreased. Bindings solid and secure. Publisher's note: Traditional humanistic education has been under assault for many years. In this, his final book, Edward Said argues that a more democratic form of humanism - one that aims to incorporate, emancipate, and enlighten - is still possible. Proposing an enhanced dialogue between cultural traditions as a strategy for revitalizing the humanities, Said contends that words are vital agents of historical and political change and that reading teaches people to continually question, upset, and reform. By considering the emerging social responsibilities of writers and intellectuals in an ever more interconnected world and pointing out that the canonized thinkers of today were yesterday's revolutionaries, Said makes a persuasive case for humanistic education and a more democratic form of criticism. -- Back cover xvii, 154 pages. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Literature & Literary; Humanism Social aspects United States; Classical education; Humanism History 20th century; ISBN: 1403947104. ISBN/EAN: 9781403947109. Add. Inventory No: 240207RMS014139. . 9781403947109