{"title":"Edward Shils","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful world of \u003cstrong\u003eEdward Shils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished figure whose contributions have spanned the realms of sociology and the humanities. Shils, a prolific writer and thinker, is renowned for his extensive exploration of intellectual and social traditions, making him a pivotal figure in understanding modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our collection, you will find works such as \u003cem\u003ePortraits\u003c\/em\u003e, which offer an in-depth look into the lives and thoughts of influential figures, providing readers with a unique blend of biography and memoir. This collection is perfect for anyone keen on delving into the complexities of human behaviour and social structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdward Shils' writings are characterised by their clarity, depth, and profound understanding of societal dynamics, making them essential reading for both enthusiasts and scholars in the fields of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Engaging and thought-provoking, this collection promises to enrich your perspective on the intricate tapestry of human life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"portraits-by-edward-shils-9780226753379","title":"Portraits","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these vivid portraits of prominent twentieth-century intellectuals, Edward Shils couples the sensitivity of a biographer with the profound knowledge of a highly respected scholar. Ranging as widely across various disciplines as Shils himself did, the essays gathered here share a distaste for faddists who \"run with the intellectual mob\" and a deep respect for intellectuals who maintain their integrity under great pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights include an affectionate treatment of Leo Szilard, the physicist whose involvement with the development of the atomic bomb led him to work ceaselessly to address its social consequences; a discussion of the educational philosophy of Robert Maynard Hutchins, the University of Chicago's fifth and most controversial president; an appreciative account of the Polish emigré Leopold Labedz's well-informed and outspoken resistance to Communism; and an essay about the extraordinary Indian writer Nirad Chaudhuri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these essays have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe American Scholar\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by Joseph Epstein, who introduces this volume with his own portrait of Edward Shils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Though professionally a sociologist, Edward Shils was a man of wide cosmopolitan culture and experience, greatly concerned with the public problems of his time: in particular with those created by the rise of new and dangerous ideologies, the frightening possibilities of science, and the apparent abrogation of public responsibility by many Western intellectuals.\"—Hugh Trevor-Roper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Edward Shils was a member of the University of Chicago's Committee on Social Thought for forty-five years and a fellow of Peterhouse, Cambridge University. His many books include \u003ci\u003eThe Calling of Sociology\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Intellectuals and the Powers\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by the University of Chicago Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855824408812,"sku":"9780226753379","price":70.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19762073482268.jpg?v=1759279663"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/edward-shils.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}