In American Academic Culture in Transformation: Fifty Years, Four Disciplines, esteemed historians chart the evolution of four major fields—political science, economics, philosophy, and literary studies—since World War II. This volume unpacks the internal dynamics that reshaped each discipline, offering a panoramic view of academic life across five decades.

Contributors examine how global events like the Cold War, civil rights movements, and multiculturalism influenced intellectual agendas. Leading scholars such as M. H. Abrams, Hilary Putnam, and Robert Solow provide firsthand accounts of methodological shifts, while historians Thomas Bender and Carl Schorske contextualize these narratives within broader socio-political currents.

• Insider perspectives on disciplinary change
• Historical analysis of academic trends
• Comparative study across four fields
• Reflections on public engagement

Whether you’re a researcher, educator, or student of higher education history, this compilation illuminates the forces that continue to shape academia and invites reflection on the future directions of scholarly inquiry.

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