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Peer reviewedLong, Cynthia D. – Academe, 1996
It is argued that negative portrayals of the professoriate in popular culture stem from growing anti-intellectualism in American society. College faculty are often derided as those whose work is primarily or entirely theoretical, too esoteric for practical use. Faculty are also portrayed as foolish or eccentric. Popular culture and public opinion…
Descriptors: Anti Intellectualism, College Faculty, Cultural Context, Educational Attitudes
