Jedediah Purdy grew up in West Virginia and attended Harvard College and Yale Law School. He has served as a fellow at the New America Foundation and the Berkman Center at Harvard Law School.
Incisive and timely. . . . Purdy stands as a calm and articulate voice, able to put much of the current world situation into thoughtful and pragmatic historical context. --Los Angeles Times Book Review Offers refreshing insight into today's debates. . . . If you're looking for something to challenge common assumptions, Purdy's book . . . is well worth the effort. --The Philadelphia Inquirer A profound thinker and a fine writer. . . . He offers fascinating theorires. --The Denver Post Purdy is a surprisingly sharp observer. . . . He has the ability to perceive the mix of good and bad in most things. --The New York Times Book Review Keenly observed and brightly reported. ---San Jose Mercury News