The New Radicalism In America 1889-1963: The Intellectual As A Social Type
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At the crossroads of politics, culture, and intellectual life, The New Radicalism in America 1889–1963: The Intellectual as a Social Type chronicles a transformative era in which a new breed of American thinker broke from the genteel traditions of the nineteenth century to engage directly with the turbulent forces of modernity. Christopher Lasch presents a series of incisive biographical portraits—including Jane Addams, Mabel Dodge Luhan, and Lincoln Steffens—to argue that the defining characteristic of this new radical intellectual was not a coherent political program, but rather a restless, deeply personal revolt against the conventions of middle-class life. Through meticulous historical analysis, Lasch illustrates how the personal became inextricably bound to the political, and how this fusion both energized and ultimately undermined the radical project in twentieth-century America. Lasch writes with a sharp, unsentimental clarity that cuts through romantic myths surrounding progressive intellectuals, revealing the contradictions and anxieties that shaped their social vision. His argument carries a lasting urgency, challenging readers to reconsider the relationship between personal identity, cultural alienation, and political commitment. Praised by Richard Hofstadter as a work that promises to become one of our major commentaries on America, this landmark study remains as provocative and searching today as when it first appeared—leaving one to wonder whether the tensions Lasch uncovers have ever truly been resolved.
Author: Christopher Lasch
Format: Paperback
Genre: American history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of politics, culture, and intellectual life, The New Radicalism in America 1889–1963: The Intellectual as a Social Type chronicles a transformative era in which a new breed of American thinker broke from the genteel traditions of the nineteenth century to engage directly with the turbulent forces of modernity. Christopher Lasch presents a series of incisive biographical portraits—including Jane Addams, Mabel Dodge Luhan, and Lincoln Steffens—to argue that the defining characteristic of this new radical intellectual was not a coherent political program, but rather a restless, deeply personal revolt against the conventions of middle-class life. Through meticulous historical analysis, Lasch illustrates how the personal became inextricably bound to the political, and how this fusion both energized and ultimately undermined the radical project in twentieth-century America. Lasch writes with a sharp, unsentimental clarity that cuts through romantic myths surrounding progressive intellectuals, revealing the contradictions and anxieties that shaped their social vision. His argument carries a lasting urgency, challenging readers to reconsider the relationship between personal identity, cultural alienation, and political commitment. Praised by Richard Hofstadter as a work that promises to become one of our major commentaries on America, this landmark study remains as provocative and searching today as when it first appeared—leaving one to wonder whether the tensions Lasch uncovers have ever truly been resolved.