ISBN: 9781586484873 - a great idea at the time: the rise, fall, and curious afterlife of the great books (29 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Today the classics of the western canon, written by the proverbial dead white men, are cannon fodder in the culture wars. But in the 1950s and 1960s, they were a pop culture phenomenon. The Great Books of Western Civilization, fifty-four volumes chosen by intellectuals at the University of Chicago, began as an educational movement, and evolved into a successful marketing idea. Why did a million American households buy books by Hippocrates and Nicomachus from door-to-door salesmen? And how and why did the great books fall out of fashion? In A Great Idea at the Time Alex Beam explores the Great Books mania, in an entertaining and strangely poignant portrait of American popular culture on the threshold of the television age. Populated with memorable characters, A Great Idea at the Time will leave readers asking themselves: Have I read Lucretiuss De Rerum Natura lately? If not, why not.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Today the classics of the western canon, written by the proverbial dead white men, are cannon fodder in the culture wars. But in the 1950s and 1960s, they were a pop culture phenomenon. The Great Books of Western Civilization, fifty-four volumes chosen by intellectuals at the University of Chicago, began as an educational movement, and evolved into a successful marketing idea. Why did a million American households buy books by Hippocrates and Nicomachus from door-to-door salesmen? And how and why did the great books fall out of fashion? In A Great Idea at the Time Alex Beam explores the Great Books mania, in an entertaining and strangely poignant portrait of American popular culture on the threshold of the television age. Populated with memorable characters, A Great Idea at the Time will leave readers asking themselves: Have I read Lucretiuss De Rerum Natura lately? If not, why not.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. bumped/creased still NICE! - may have remainder mark or previous owner's name Standard-sized.

Condición: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Hardcover in dust jacket, minor wear, light ripple to top front dust jacket edge, binding tight and pages bright, a very nice copy.

hardcover. Condición: Good. This book is in good condition. It may show light signs of previous use, such as minor wear to the cover, edges, or corners. Pages are intact and readable, with no major damage. There may be light markings, highlighting, or writing inside, but nothing that affects readability. Overall, a solid, well-maintained copy.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Minimal shelf wear, clean internals. May have remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Very Good, Not Price Clipped. American First. Complete number line from 1 to 10; some edge wear to boards and dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with black and white photographs; a fascinating and readable account of the history of The Great Books of the Western World. Book.…

Hardcover. dj. First edition. pp. vii, 245. 8vo. Black and white photographs. Very good+ in very good+ dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. What is it that makes a Great Book stand the test of time? As we can clearly see today, it can be as simple as an endorsement from Oprah or a friendly bookstore worker (wink!), but largely the value of a book and its contents are evaluated on the merit that popular culture assign it. In 'A Great Idea at the Time' author Alex Beam illustrates this concept through a history of the University of Chicago's 'Western Canon' - THE 443 works of their times - and the university's push to have these books read and cherished in every home. From the educational movement to the decision to make money from the books themselves, this book examines pop-culture at its finest.…

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. Special Edition. Advance Reading Copy in paperback. 228pp. Bright, clean & tight copy, unread, in Fine condition. "Today the classics of the western canon, written by the proverbial 'dead white men,' are cannon fodder in the culture wars. But in the 1950s and 1960s, they were a pop culture phenomenon. The Great Books of Western Civilization, fifty-four volumes chosen by intellectuals at the University of Chicago, began as an educational movement and evolved into a successful marketing idea. Why did a million American households buy books by Hippocrates and Nicomachus from door-to-door salesmen? And how and why did the great books fall out of fashion? [] In A GREAT IDEA AT THE TIME Alex Beam explores the Great Books mania, in an entertaining and strangely poignant portrait of American popular culture on the threshold of the television age. Populated with memorable characters, A GREAT IDEA AT THE TIME will leave readers asking themselves: Have I read Lucretius's De Rerum Natura lately? If not, why not?" [publisher copy] Pristine paperback ARC w/sharp corners & crisp edges, a square & tight binding w/no creases in spine & no jacket as issued.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. STiff book with inscription to front endpaper; in crisp dust jacket with a nick.; 1 x 8.2 x 5.6 Inches; 256 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, stated; first printing, full number line. Inscribed and signed by the author on the title page. The book is square and unmarked; one corner and tail of spine bumped; a small stain on the front board. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $24.95); Brodart protected. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardback. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine copy in a Very Good dustjacket. DJ now protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. The DJ has a faint sticker 'ghost' to the front panel otherwise is also near fine. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Drawings. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 245 pages. Examines the impact of the 'Great Books of the Western World' series. A witty, informative history of the creation and cultural reign of the oft-quoted, least-read books of our time, or any other. …

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. illustrated edition. 256 pages. 8.75x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condición: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by PublicAffairs, 2008. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.