Description
About the Author
Edward A. Shils was distinguished service professor of sociology at the University of Chicago until his death in 1995. He founded the journal Minerva and co-founded the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and was widely regarded as one of the world's most influential social thinkers.
Reviews
The book shows remarkable insight into the psychology of politician, scientist, official, and others concerned...it ought to be read by thoughtful citizens who realize how fundamental to our free society is the problem here presented. * Library Journal *
An excitingly lucid and intelligent work on a subject of staggering importance. * Social Forces *
Brief...lucid...brilliant. * American Political Science Review *
A fine, sophisticated analysis of American social metabolism. * New Republic *
Book Information
ISBN 9781566631051
Author Edward Shils
Format Paperback
Page Count 259
Imprint Ivan R Dee, Inc
Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc
Weight(grams) 268g
Dimensions(mm) 202mm * 130mm * 18mm