Conjectures of order
Michael O'Brien
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Conjectures of order
Published
2004
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
Pages
1354
ISBN-10
0807828009
Description
In this magisterial history of intellectual life, Michael O'Brien analyzes the lives and works of antebellum Southern thinkers and reintegrates the South into the larger tradition of American and European intellectual history. O'Brien finds that the evolution of Southern intellectual life paralleled and modified developments across the Atlantic by moving from a late Enlightenment sensibility to Romanticism and, lastly, to an early form of realism. Volume 1 describes the social underpinnings of the Southern intellect by examining patterns of travel and migration; the formation of ideas on race, gender, ethnicity, locality, and class; and the structures of discourse, expressed in manuscripts and print culture. In Volume 2, O'Brien looks at the genres that became characteristic of Southern thought. Throughout, he pays careful attention to the many individuals who fashioned the Southern mind, including John C. Calhoun, Louisa McCord, James Henley Thornwell, and George Fitzhugh. Placing the South in the larger tradition of American and European intellectual history while recovering the contributions of numerous influential thinkers and writers, O'Brien's masterwork demonstrates the sophistication and complexity of Southern intellectual life before 1860.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Conjectures of order?
This edition of Conjectures of order has approximately 1354 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Conjectures of order?
For most readers, Conjectures of order typically takes between 28h 13m and 18h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 338,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Conjectures of order?
The estimated word count for Conjectures of order is approximately 338,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Conjectures of order?
Conjectures of order was written by Michael O'Brien.
When was Conjectures of order published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.