Intellectuals and society
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Published:
New York : Basic Books, c2011.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Rev. and enlarged ed.
Physical Desc:
x, 669 pages ; 24 cm.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780465025220, 0465025226, 9780465025220 (pbk.), 0465025226 (pbk.)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Sowell unravels the world of intellectuals in order to illustrate an important social phenomenon: how the thinkers of a society mold that society, leaving an impact on people in every walk of life, even if these thinkers are basically unknown to the world at large.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Sowell, T. (2011). Intellectuals and society. Rev. and enlarged ed. Basic Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Sowell, Thomas, 1930-. 2011. Intellectuals and Society. Basic Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Sowell, Thomas, 1930-, Intellectuals and Society. Basic Books, 2011.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Sowell, Thomas. Intellectuals and Society. Rev. and enlarged ed. Basic Books, 2011.

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