The Mythmakers: Intellectuals and the Intelligentsia in Perspective (Contributions in Sociology) - Hardcover

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9780313258367: The Mythmakers: Intellectuals and the Intelligentsia in Perspective (Contributions in Sociology)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0313258368 ISBN 13: 9780313258367
Verlag: Praeger, 1987

Inhaltsangabe

This unique collection brings together various scholars of sociology and political science to explore the status and activities of the intellectuals and the intelligentsia past, present and future. The intellectuals and intelligentsia perform a social role as well as a mental function and are products of their age and country. Their role in various parts of the globe and in different historical periods is compared and contrasted. Long-range historical perspective is provided by an essay on the sociology of intellectual creativity in the axial period of human history. In addition, the role of the intellectual and intelligentsia and its implications for the future development of Third World nations is considered.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

The author of "Picatrix" was likely a highly educated and intellectually versatile scholar, deeply rooted in the Arabic-speaking world of the 11th century. He was well-versed in a variety of disciplines, including astrology, alchemy, and philosophy, drawing on Greek, Persian, and Indian sources. As a participant in the Islamic Golden Age's rich scholarly tradition, he likely had access to extensive libraries and intellectual circles. His work suggests a blend of academic knowledge and practical application, indicating both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in astrological and magical practices.

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Verlag
Praeger
Erscheinungsdatum
1987
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0313258368
ISBN 13 
9780313258367
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
160
Herausgeber
Mohan Raj P.
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preigu GmbH & Co. KG
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