" A very important book about the dumbing-down of America, the growing gap between the educated "elites" and the grassroots, resistant to anything that challenges their long held prejudices. It's not always easy reading, but chock full of information and the history of intellectualism in this country. Jacoby even addresses the prejudices of Liberals, but for the most part she bemoans the tide of ignorance and anger that is sweeping the country. Good to know but maddening to learn all the same. "
— Mary, 1/21/2014