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The Calling of Social Thought: Rediscovering the Work of Edward Shils

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Calling of Social Thought: Rediscovering the Work of Edward Shils
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Christopher Adair-Toteff
Edited by Stephen Turner
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9781526120052
ClassificationsDewey:300.1
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 9 January 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Edward Shils was a central figure in twentieth century social thought. He held appointments both at Chicago and Cambridge and was a crucial link between British and American intellectual life. This volume collects essays by distinguished contributors which deal with the major facets of Shils' thought, including his relations with Michael Polanyi, his parallels with Michael Oakeshott, his defense of the traditional university, his fundamental philosophical anthropology, and his important work on such topics as tradition, civility, and the nation. As an introduction to this complex and original thinker, it will be of interest to scholars and students in a number of fields, including sociology and social theory, but also to anyone interested in the intellectual life as it was lived in the mid-twentieth century, in the face of the Cold War and ideological struggle. -- .

Author Biography

Christopher Adair-Toteff is a Fellow at the Center for Social and Political Thought at the University of South Florida, Tampa, and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Kent, Canterbury Stephen Turner is Distinguished University Professor at the University of South Florida, Tampa -- .

Reviews

'For discoverers looking for impulses and inspiration The Calling of Social Thought is a treasure trove and surely worth reading.' Society -- .