Publication

1969 - Books for Libraries Press, Freeport, N.Y, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

84,750 words, Guess

Page Count

339 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC321/.07
  • LCCHX806 .B4 1969

Description

In this title, originally published in 1950, the author has set out to give a description and a critical assessment of the most important (not necessarily the most famous) Utopian writings since Plato first gave, in his Republic, a literary form to the dreams of a Golden Age and of ideal societies which had doubtless been haunting man since the beginning of the conscious discussion of social problems. It is more than a mere compilation and criticism of Utopias, it brings out in a striking way the close and fateful relationship between Utopian thought and social reality, and takes its place among the important books which had appeared in the previous few years, warning us, from various points of view, of the doom that awaits those who are foolish enough to put their trust in an ordered and regimented world.

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Series Statement

  • Essay index reprint series

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  • Journey through Utopia.Books for Libraries Press1969-01-01
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