This third volume (including the years 1930-1935) of a projected six reinforces Huxley's stature as one of the most acute and informed observers of the social and ideological trends of the years between the world wars. These essays register his growing ambivalence about the role of technocracy and science in an era of experimentation in the concentration of executive and legislative power. "He was among the few writers who...played with ideas so freely, so gaily, with such virtuosity, that the responsive reader...was ...
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This third volume (including the years 1930-1935) of a projected six reinforces Huxley's stature as one of the most acute and informed observers of the social and ideological trends of the years between the world wars. These essays register his growing ambivalence about the role of technocracy and science in an era of experimentation in the concentration of executive and legislative power. "He was among the few writers who...played with ideas so freely, so gaily, with such virtuosity, that the responsive reader...was dazzled and excited."--Isaiah Berlin. "Commendable."-- Times Literary Supplement . "A remarkable publishing event...beautifully produced and authoritatively edited."--Jeffrey Hart, Washington Times . Edited with Commentary by Robert S. Baker and James Sexton.
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New. Aldous Huxley's stature as one of the most acute observers of social and ideological trends is reinforced by these essays, which register his growing ambivalence about the role of technocracy and science in an era of experimentation in the concentration of executive and legislative power. Editor(s): Baker, Robert S.; Sexton, James. Series: Complete Essays of Aldous Huxley. Num Pages: 653 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: DNF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1104. 2001. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 103x30x152; Ivan R. Dee, 2001; no additional printings indicated; xx, 632pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; boards in VG condition, corners sharp, gilt titling remains bright and bold; text also very good. Unclipped dust jacket in VG+ condition, arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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