 | The Intellectuals and the Flag Subjects: United States -- Intellectual life -- 20th century; United States -- Intellectual life -- 21st century; Intellectuals -- United States -- Biography; Civics; Nationalism -- United States; Liberalism -- United States; Radicalism -- United States; Political; In these wide-ranging essays, Todd Gitlin calls upon intellectuals on the left to once again engage American public life and resist the trappings of knee-jerk negativism, intellectual fads, and political orthodoxy. He argues for a renewed sense of patriotism based on the ideals of shared sacrifice, tough-minded criticism, and a willingness to look anew at the global role of the United States after 9/11. Gitlin's blunt, frank analysis of the current state of the left and his willingness to challenge orthodoxies pave the way for a revival in leftist thought and a new liberal patriotism. Todd Gitlin is a professor of culture, journalism, and sociology at New York University. He lives in New York City. |
