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OverviewThis volume, originally published in 1889 with this edition published in 1912, contains Carpenter's famous essays on civilisation and his theory that it is a disease of mankind that must be cured. Papers included in this collection discuss the rampant ill-health suffered by society as well as criticisms of modern science to support this theory whilst also analysing what the future holds for science, ideas of morality and traditions and customs. This title will be of interest to students of sociology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Edward CarpenterPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.278kg ISBN: 9781138184527ISBN 10: 1138184527 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 01 December 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Civilisation: Its Cause and Cure 2. Modern Science: A Criticism 3. The Science of the Future: A Forecast 4. Defence of Criminals: A Criticism of Morality 5. Exfoliation: Lamarck versus Darwin 6. Custom 7. A Rational and Humane ScienceReviewsAuthor InformationEdward Carpenter Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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