Truth in Hell and Other Essays on Politics and Culture, 1935-1987

Long known as a pioneer in the sociological study of communications and of the middle class, and as a prominent member of the New School''s "University in Exile," Hans Speier here presents a humanist view of the darker side of contemporary civilization and offers insights into the nature of social order and the role of uncommon people in it: the Hero, the Fool, and the political philosopher. After...