The book ""John Ruskin Social Reformer"" by J.A. Hobson is a detailed biography of the life and work of John Ruskin, a prominent social reformer of the 19th century. The book explores Ruskin's early life, education, and his influence on the Victorian era through his writings on art, literature, and social issues. The author also delves into Ruskin's political activism, including his support for workers' rights, environmental conservation, and his criticism of industrialization. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of ...
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The book ""John Ruskin Social Reformer"" by J.A. Hobson is a detailed biography of the life and work of John Ruskin, a prominent social reformer of the 19th century. The book explores Ruskin's early life, education, and his influence on the Victorian era through his writings on art, literature, and social issues. The author also delves into Ruskin's political activism, including his support for workers' rights, environmental conservation, and his criticism of industrialization. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Ruskin's ideas and their impact on the society of his time, as well as their relevance to contemporary social and political issues. Overall, ""John Ruskin Social Reformer"" is an insightful and engaging account of one of the most influential figures of the Victorian era.1898. Hobson, English historicist economist, closely associated to the Marxian and Socialist schools, was an accomplished author, journalist, historian, economist and critic of the materialist methodology of both Classical and Neoclassical economics. He was particularly fond of John Ruskin, the greatest Victorian bar Victoria, was an artist, scientist, poet, environmentalist, philosopher, and the preeminent art critic of his time. Contents: Formative Influences of Early Life; From Art to Social Reform; The Indictment of Current Political Economy; Mr. Ruskin's Theory of Social Economics; Flaws in the Science and Practice of Modern Industry; The Competitive System; The True Social Order; Socialism and Aristocracy; Machinery and Industrial Towns; Education; Woman's Place and Education; Industrial Experiments-The Guild of St. George; and Summary of Mr. Ruskin's Work and Influence. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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