| Author |
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
| Title |
Social Forces in England and America
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Englishman_Looks_at_the_World
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The coming of Blériot -- My first flight -- Off the chain -- Of the new reign -- Will the empire live? -- The labour unrest -- Social panaceas -- Syndicalism or citizenship? -- The great state -- The common sense of warfare -- The contemporary novel -- The philosopher's public library -- About Chesterton and Belloc -- About Sir Thomas More -- Traffic and rebuilding -- The so-called science of sociology -- Divorce -- The schoolmaster and the empire -- The endowment of motherhood -- Doctors -- An age of specialisation -- Is there a people? -- The disease of parliaments -- The American population -- The possible collapse of civilisation -- The ideal citizen -- Some possible discoveries -- The human adventure.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Social Forces in England and America" by H.G. Wells is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the social, political, and economic dynamics shaping modern society, focusing on the United Kingdom and the United States around the time of its writing. It examines various themes including labor unrest, the implications of rapid technological advancements like aviation, and the evolving nature of democracy and citizenship in the context of a changing world. The opening of the book introduces the reader to various reflections inspired by the landmark flight of Louis Blériot across the English Channel, which prompts a discussion on Britain's position in mechanical and educational advancement compared to other nations. Wells expresses a sense of urgency regarding Britain’s complacency and decline in innovation, contrasting British insularity with the dynamic progress seen abroad. He considers this moment not only a technological event but a significant tipping point for national identity and military strategy, emphasizing the need for Britain to awaken from its slumber to foster a spirit of enterprise and adaptability in response to changing global circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
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| Subject |
Social problems
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| Subject |
United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918
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| Subject |
England -- Social conditions -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64186 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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