Understanding Anti-Intellectualism in the U.S.

Anti-intellectualism runs rampant in the U.S. This examines its roots in our history, its contemporary manifestation, and how to combat it.

Understanding Anti-Intellectualism in the U.S. Written by: Edric Huang, Jenny Dorsey, Claire Mosteller, Emily Chen Edited by: Lesley Tellez, Zandie Brockett, Hannah Seabright Graphic by: Ian Farrell Last Updated: 6/1/2021 If you want a downloadable PDF of this document, please enter your email below and we'll send it directly to your inbox. This free resource is made available by our regular donors. If you've learned something from our work, please consider supporting us financially so we can continue bringing free educational content to everyone. You can join our community via Patreon or send

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