“Intellectual and cultural freedom is the most important single precondition for the breakdown of the kinds of tyrannical and totalitarian systems that periodically threaten us.”
Quote by James H. Billington
Work
The Intellectual and Cultural Dimensions of International Relations: Present Ironies and Future Possibilities
The book delves into the complex relationship between intellectual thought and cultural practices within the context of international relations. It examines the various ironies that arise in this domain and considers the potential directions for future advancements. more
Author
James H. Billington
James H. Billington (June 1, 1929 – November 20, 2018) was an American scholar and librarian who served as the 13th Librarian of Congress from 1987 to 2015. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Princeton University and earned a doctorate from Oxford University. Billington is best known for digitizing the Library of Congress through the 'American Memory' project and for his expertise in Russian history, authoring works like 'The Icon and the Axe.' He transformed the library into a global digital resource, earning recognition as a pioneer in modern librarianship. more
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