Bøger af James J. Farrell

Stately oaks, ivy-covered walls, the opposite sex these are the things that likely come to mind for most Americans when they think about the "e;nature"e; of college. But the real nature of college is hidden in plain sight: its flowing out of the keg, its woven into the mascots on our T-shirts. Engaging in a deep and richly entertaining study of "e;campus ecology,"e; The Nature of College explores one day in the life of the average student, questioning what "e;natural"e; is and what "e;common sense"e; is really good for and weighing the collective impacts of the everyday. In the end, this fascinating, highly original book rediscovers and repurposes the great and timeless opportunity presented by college: to study the American way of life, and to develop a more sustainable, better way to live.

Exploring the impact of personalism on Sixties radicalism, Farrell revisits the perennial questions of human purpose and cultural practice contested in the decade.