Title:
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KNOWLEDGE AND NATION
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By: |
Peter Scott |
Format: |
Hardback |
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£43.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
0748601686 |
ISBN 13: |
9780748601684 |
Publisher: |
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Pub. date: |
17 May, 1990 |
Series: |
Edinburgh Education & Society Series |
Pages: |
224 |
Description: |
Describes the links between knowledge (science and technology) and nation (culture) and examines the tension that exists between reason and expertise, and experience and custom. The study also explores the historical shape of modern European culture, and profiles prominent thinkers. |
Synopsis: |
This study explores the links between knowledge (science, technology and things which are learnt) and nation (culture and the things which have to be accepted as given). Its theme is the tension between reason and expertise on one hand, and experience and custom on the other. It describes the historical shape of modern European culture in general, with profiles of the prominent thinkers of each age. The relationship between knowledge, culture and the modern university is explored with a detailed look at the problems caused by the 20th century's notion of "mission" in higher education. Finally, it gives a portrait of modern Britain as a country with a strong sense of tradition, but gradually losing its national identity and its vital connections with the past. |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Edinburgh University Press |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |