Humanism and Democratic Criticism
- ISBN-10
- 0231122640
- ISBN-13
- 9780231122641
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 154
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Author
- Edward W. Said
Description
The final collection of writings by the late intellectual and author of Culture and Imperialism emphasizes the importance of humanism in today's complex, dangerous, and high-tech world, explaining why humanistic values and democratic principles are essential in an era of heightened animosity, aggression, and violence.
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