Author: BEARD, CHARLES AUSTIN (1874-1948)
Title: Whither mankind : a panorama of modern civilization / edited by Charles A. Beard
Description: New York : Longmans. Green 1928. First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 408 pages; Physical description: vii. 408 p : ill ; 22 cm. Subjects: Civilization -- Progress. Contents: Introduction / C. A. Beard -- The civilizations of the East and the West / Hu Shih -- Ancient and medieval civilizations / H. W. Van Loon -- Science / Bertrand Russell -- Business / Julius Klein -- Labor / Sidney and Beatrice Webb -- Law and government / H. L. McBain -- War and peace / Emil Ludwig -- Health / C. E. A. Winslow -- The family / Havelock Ellis -- Race and civilization / G. A. Dorsey -- Religion / J. H. Robinson -- The arts / Lewis Mumford -- Philosophy / John Dewey -- Play / Stuart Chase -- Education / E. D. Martin -- Literature / Carl Van Doren -- Epilogue / C. A. Beard.Weight in Kg appr.:

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