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Disturbed by the profound sense of disorientation that appears to afflict many of our cultural institutions, universities and schools, the author was prompted to write this book as he thinks the public deserves a high quality of debate and, as an audience with infinite potential, should command far greater respect.
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Furedi (sociology, U. of Kent) began be decrying the absence of intellectual stimulation and challenge on contemporary campuses, then gradually realized the entire society was being dumbed down, and in the US as well as Britain. Finally, he incorporated an exploration of the wider question of cultural politics. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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