Modern Philosophy - 20th Century, American Essays, Creativity, Learning, Higher Education - General & Miscellaneous, 19th Century American Literature - Literary Criticism, Science - General & Miscellaneous, Civilization - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
This volume honors Don Gifford, master teacher, exacting researcher, and provocative writer. The essays reflect some but not all of the disciplines that Gifford taught - literature, art, ecology, invention, American culture, and the history of ideas. Heeding Emerson's call to "search for facts amid appearances" and to pursue "the ultimate reason of [all things and experience]" these essays illustrate how contemporary scholars in a variety of fields fulfill their role as society's delegated intellect.Editorials
Booknews
Ranges across disciplines to discuss some American values; science, research, and society; literature, theatre, and art; and American scholar Don Gifford, best known for The Farther Shore: A Natural History of Perception (1990). Among the specific topics are the language of democracy, Spike Lee's corporatist art, structure and energy, anachronism and achronism in historical drama, and Bruegel's Fall of Icarus. Includes a contribution by Gifford himself and a bibliography of his books, essays, poetry, and fiction. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 28, 1996
Publisher
New York : P. Lang, c1995.
Pages
318
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780820426051