The Ideas Industry
How Pessimists, Partisans, and Plutocrats are Transforming the Marketplace of Ideas
Daniel W. Drezner
The book examines the shift in the landscape of public intellectualism, where thought leaders and private sector influencers are increasingly overshadowing traditional academics in shaping public discourse. It explores the impact of economic factors, political polarization, and the rise of social media on the way ideas are generated, disseminated, and received in contemporary society.
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