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John Fiske

John Fiske

Davis, Andrew McFarland

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1168673054
ISBN13: 9781168673053
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book John Fiske by Andrew McFarland Davis is a comprehensive biography of John Fiske, an American philosopher, historian, and writer who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers Fiske's life from his childhood in Connecticut to his education at Harvard and his subsequent career as a lecturer, writer, and public intellectual.Davis examines Fiske's contributions to philosophy, history, and literature, as well as his role as a popularizer of science and evolution. The book also delves into Fiske's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues.Throughout the book, Davis explores Fiske's ideas and beliefs, including his views on religion, politics, and social issues. He also examines the ways in which Fiske's work was influenced by the intellectual and cultural currents of his time, including the rise of Darwinism and the impact of the Civil War.Overall, John Fiske provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of a significant figure in American intellectual history, shedding light on his life, work, and enduring legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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