What'S Wrong with the World by G.K. Chesterton (English) Paperback Book

Description: What'S Wrong with the World by G.K. Chesterton Chestertons style is light and humorous - but also deadly serious and philosophical - as he provides witty commentary on feminism, education, family, and other timeless topics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Chestertons style is light and humorous - but also deadly serious and philosophical - as he provides witty commentary on feminism, education, family, and other timeless topics. In the aptly titled treatise Whats Wrong With the World, one of the twentieth centurys most memorable and prolific writers takes on education, government, big business, feminism, and a host of other topics. A steadfast champion of the working man, family, and faith, Chesterton eloquently opposed materialism, snobbery, hypocrisy, and any adversary of freedom and simplicity in modern society. Culled from the thousands of essays he contributed to newspapers and periodicals over his lifetime, the critical works collected for this edition pulse with the authors unique brand of clever commentary. As readable and rewarding today as when they were written over a century ago, these pieces offer Chestertons unparalleled analysis of contemporary ideals, his incisive critique of modern efficiency, and his humorous but heartfelt defense of the common man against trendsetting social assaults. Author Biography Widely known as the "Prince of Paradox," G. K. Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers and thinkers of the 20th century. Chestertons prodigious talents embraced a wide range of subjects, from philosophy and religion to detective fiction and fantasy. And while his writings are light and whimsical, they are filled with direct and honest truths. Table of Contents Part I: The Homelessnes of Man 1. The Medical Mistake 2. Wanted, an Unpractical Man 3. The New Hypocrite 4. The Fear of the Past 5. The Unfinished Temple 6. The Enemies of Property 7. The Free Family 8. The Wildness of Domesticity 9. History of Hudge and Gudge 10. Oppression by Optimism 11. The Homelessness of Jones Part II: Imperialism: Or the Mistake About Man 1. The Charm of Jingoism 2. Wisdom and the Weather 3. The Common Vision 4. The Insane Necessity Part III: Feminism: Or the Mistake About Woman 1. The Unmilitary Suffragette 2. The Universal Stick 3. The Emancipation of Domesticity 4. The Romance of Thrift 5. The Coldness of Chloe 6. The Pedant and the Savage 7. The Modern Surrender of Woman 8. The Brand of the Fleur de Lys 9. Sincerity and the Gallows 10. The Higher Anarchy 11. The Queen and the Suffragettes 12. The Modern Slave Part IV: Education: Or the Mistake About the Child 1. The Calvinism of To-day 2. The Tribal Terror 3. The Tricks of Environment 4. The Truth About Education 5. An Evil Cry 6. Authority the Unavoidable 7. The Humility of Mrs. Grundy 8. The Broken Rainbow 9. The Need for Narrowness 10. The Case for the Public Schools 11. The School for Hypocrites 12. The Staleness of the New Schools 13. The Outlawed Parent 14. Folly and Female Education Part V: The Home of Man 1. The Empire of the Insect 2. The Fallacy of the Umbrella Stand 3. The Dreadful Duty of Gudge 4. A Doubt 5. Conclusion Long Description This remarkably perceptive analysis of social and moral issues by the noted British novelist and critic is as relevant today as it was in the authors era. Chestertons style is light and humorous -- but also deadly serious and philosophical -- as he provides witty commentary on feminism, education, family, and other timeless topics. Details ISBN0486454274 Author G.K. Chesterton Series Dover Books on History, Political and Social Science Language English ISBN-10 0486454274 ISBN-13 9780486454276 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 361.1 Short Title WHATS WRONG W/THE WORLD Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1874 Death 1936 Residence London, ENK DOI 10.1604/9780486454276 UK Release Date 1990-01-01 AU Release Date 1990-01-01 NZ Release Date 1990-01-01 US Release Date 1990-01-01 Pages 224 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Year 1990 Publication Date 1990-01-01 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:17020861;

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