Looking Backward: 2000 to 1887 (Wisehouse Classics Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (538 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9176372200 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 138 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Owing to its commitment to the nationalization of private property and the desire to avoid use of the odious term "Socialism," this political movement came to be known as "Nationalism" -not to be confused with the political concept of nationalism. The major themes include problems associated with capitalism, a proposed socialist solution of a nationalization of all industry, the use of an "industrial army" to organize production and distribution, as well as how to ensure free cultural production under such conditions. Erich Fromm writes "It is one of the few books ever published that created almost immediately on its appearance a political mass movement." Bellamy's novel tells the story of a hero figure named Julian West, a young American who, towards the end of the 19th century, falls into a deep, hypnosis-induced sleep and wakes up one hundred and thirteen years later. The novel also inspired several utopian communities.. It was the third-largest bestseller of its time. He finds himself in the same location (Boston, Massachusetts), but in a totally changed world: It is the year 2000 and, while he was sleeping, the United States has been transformed into a socialist utopia. In the United States alone, over 162 "Bellamy Clubs" sprang up to discuss and propagate the book's ideas. LOOKING BACKWARD: 2000-1887 is a utopian science fiction novel by Edward Bellamy, a journalist and writer from Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts; it was first published in 1888. The rema
Micheal Rainwater said Nice story, written in 1865 about the year "Nice story, written in 1865 about the year 2000. Might want to read my review before you buy the book, though." according to Micheal Rainwater. My history professor in college tried to say this 'utopian' vision of the future was actually coming about.When I interjected that until mankind, as a species, becomes willing to change, the society described by E. Bellamy can never exist.His rebuttal was ironic and would hav. 000. Might want to read my review before you buy the book, though.. My history professor in college tried to say this 'utopian' vision of the future was actually coming about.When I interjected that until mankind, as a species, becomes willing to change, the society described by E. Bellamy can never exist.His rebuttal was ironic and would hav