The Work of Art in the World: Civic Agency and Public Humanities
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Celebrating art and interpretation that take on social challenges, Doris Sommer steers the humanities back to engagement with the world. The reformist projects that focus her attention develop momentum and meaning as they circulate through society to inspire faith in the possible. Among the cases that she covers are top-down initiatives of political leaders, such as those launched by Antanas Mockus, former mayor of Bogot , Colombia, and also bottom-up...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0822355868
ISBN13:9780822355861
Release Date:January 2014
Publisher:Duke University Press
Length:232 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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