Anti-Intellectualism in American Life
Richard Hofstadter
Winner of the 1964 Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction Anti-Intellectualism in American Life is a book which throws light on many features of the American character. Its concern is not merely to portray the scorners of intellect in American life, but to say something about what the intellectual is, and can be, as a force in a democratic society. "As Mr. Hofstadter unfolds the fascinating story, it is no crude battle of eggheads and fatheads. It is a rich, complex, shifting picture of the life of the mind in a society dominated by the ideal of practical success." —Robert Peel in the Christian Science Monitor
Award History
3 wins · 4 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionMajor | 1964 | Winner | Secondary source |
| Hillman Prize for Book Journalism | 1964 | Winner | Official source |
| Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards: Ralph Waldo Emerson Award | 1963 | Winner | Official source |
| National Book Award for History and BiographyMajor | 1964 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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