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Secular Vocations: Intellectuals, Professionalism, Culture (Haymarket Series),Used
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During the 1980s, universitybased intellectuals came under heavy fire from both radicals and conservatives. They were accused by the former of betraying their public duty as general critics of society, and by the latter of promulgating radical ideologies and corrupting the young. In this work, the author counters both left and right, arguing that the professionalization of literary study was inevitable and fortuitous. Robbins undertakes close studies of such figures as Edward Said, Fredric Jameson and Raymond Williams, while considering the major trends in contemporary cultural studies and giving significant attention to relevant developments in such disciplines as ethnology and sociology. Secular Vocations ranges over materials from Britain, France and the US, knitting them together in a synthesis that places, in bold relief, many of the major controversies in contemporary intellectual life. It concludes with a plea for what Robbins calls comparative cosmopolitanism to displace the more militantly particularist projects that have come to dominate the human sciences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Secular Vocations: Intellectuals, Professionalism, Culture'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the role of university-based intellectuals and their professionalization during the 1980s, addressing criticisms from both radical and conservative perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Secular Vocations' is Bruce Robbins, a noted scholar in the field of cultural studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 17, 1993.
- Q: How many pages does 'Secular Vocations' have? A: The book contains 276 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Secular Vocations' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in cultural studies, literature, and sociology.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: Does the book cover contemporary cultural studies? A: Yes, the book provides significant attention to major trends in contemporary cultural studies.
- Q: What are some key figures discussed in this book? A: Key figures discussed include Edward Said, Fredric Jameson, and Raymond Williams.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition published by Verso in 1993.