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Knowledge for What?: The Place of Social Science in American Culture. [Paperback]

Robert S. Lynd (Author), Lewis A. Coser (Contributor)
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  • Paperback: 287 pages
  • Publisher: Wesleyan (October 1, 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0819561703
  • ISBN-13: 978-0819561701
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,973,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent historical perspective and still relevant today, April 18, 2000
This review is from: Knowledge for What?: The Place of Social Science in American Culture. (Paperback)
Very interesting book for it's historical perspective (it's based on lectures given in 1938). Lynd argues that values must be considered in academics, and that values should guide our choice of research. He also calls on tenured faculty to take the initiative to oppose those forces which would constrain the freedom to work on issues that would improve human lives. Excellent read and still relevant today.
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