The Popularization of Knowledge: John Dewey on Experts and American Democracy.
Overview & Synopsis
Explores Dewey's concern about the potential threat to democratic community posed by dependence on experts as policymakers. Discusses Dewey's reservations and guarded support of professionalization. Contrasts his views with the democratic elitist position of Walter Lippmann. (MJP)
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Document Information
| Document Title | The Popularization of Knowledge: John Dewey on Experts and American Democracy. |
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| Author / Organization | Westhoff, Laura M. |
| Subject & Discipline | Access to Education, Activism, Citizenship Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1995 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-251397 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |