Sidney Hook (1902-1989) was an important figure in mid-twentieth-century American intellectual life. A disciple of John Dewey, he is best known today for his participation in the public debates about communism, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War. Hook was both a progressive and a fierce anticommunist. His very prolific correspondence includes letters to Bertrand Russell, Albert Einstein, Franklin Roosevelt, Corliss Lamont, and William F. Buckley. Helpfully annotated by the editor, these letters are a fascinating window on U.S. intellectual and political history.

--the only book containing some of Hook's private correspondence. --particularly revealing regarding Hook's personality and his private thoughts on the major political issues of his day, including communism, the Cold War, and academic freedom.