On Compromise
art, politics, and the fate of an american ideal
$54.95
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
25 November 2021
Summary
The Perils of Give and Take: Why Compromise Isn’t Always the Answer
On Compromise presents a compelling argument against the contemporary liberal tendency to view compromise as inherently positive—politically, ethically, and artistically. Rachel Greenwald Smith challenges the notion of compromise as an end in itself, advocating for its critical evaluation as a means to a specific purpose.
Through clear and convincing essays, Smith draws upon diverse examples: her experience …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781644450604 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1644450607 |
| Author: | Rachel Greenwald Smith |
| Publisher: | Graywolf Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Graywolf Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 25 November 2021 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 17mm |
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About The Author
Rachel Greenwald Smith
Rachel Greenwald Smith is the author of Affect and American Literature in the Age of Neoliberalism. Her essays have appeared in American Literature, The Account, Mediations, and elsewhere. She teaches at Saint Louis University.
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