Academics as public intellectuals
Auteur :
Eliaeson, Sven
ISBN :
9781847184764
Date de publication :
1 mars 2008
Dimensions :
21,2 x 14,8 cm
Poids :
372 g
Format :
With dust jacket
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
As public intellectuals academics formulate specialized knowledge to become understandable and relevant for people outside of the specialty. There are two main forms of such intellectual activity: dissemination and debating. Scientific knowledge is a cultural value in its own right and also of importance in public discourse.