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Title:
The Contemporary Review, January 1883
Vol 43, No. 1
Note: Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Contemporary Review, January 1883" by Various is a scholarly periodical published during the late 19th century. This volume includes a diverse array of essays and discussions on contemporary issues ranging from political commentary to critiques of literature and society, reflecting the intellectual climate of the era. Contributors such as Herbert Spencer and Edward A. Freeman offer engaging insights, making it a rich resource for readers interested in the socio-political and cultural contexts of the time. The opening portion of this volume features a conversation between Henry Spencer and an American friend, wherein Spencer shares his observations on American society during a visit in late 1882. He expresses astonishment at America's material achievements and the vibrancy of its cities, while also cautioning about the potential erosion of civic freedoms amidst rampant commercialism and political machinations. Spencer critiques the political landscape in America, suggesting that despite the appearance of freedom, there is a loss of substance in democratic practices, drawing parallels between the American political system and historical examples of diminishing civic liberties. The subsequent speeches delve into the challenges posed by industrialization and cultural pressures, asserting the need for a balanced ideal of life that prioritizes personal well-being alongside economic ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 25957
Published: Jul 3, 2008
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Political science -- Periodicals
Subject: Arts -- Periodicals
Subject: Literature -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Contemporary Review, January 1883
Vol 43, No. 1
Note: Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Contemporary Review, January 1883" by Various is a scholarly periodical published during the late 19th century. This volume includes a diverse array of essays and discussions on contemporary issues ranging from political commentary to critiques of literature and society, reflecting the intellectual climate of the era. Contributors such as Herbert Spencer and Edward A. Freeman offer engaging insights, making it a rich resource for readers interested in the socio-political and cultural contexts of the time. The opening portion of this volume features a conversation between Henry Spencer and an American friend, wherein Spencer shares his observations on American society during a visit in late 1882. He expresses astonishment at America's material achievements and the vibrancy of its cities, while also cautioning about the potential erosion of civic freedoms amidst rampant commercialism and political machinations. Spencer critiques the political landscape in America, suggesting that despite the appearance of freedom, there is a loss of substance in democratic practices, drawing parallels between the American political system and historical examples of diminishing civic liberties. The subsequent speeches delve into the challenges posed by industrialization and cultural pressures, asserting the need for a balanced ideal of life that prioritizes personal well-being alongside economic ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 25957
Published: Jul 3, 2008
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Political science -- Periodicals
Subject: Arts -- Periodicals
Subject: Literature -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.