Historical Dictionary of Utopianism (Hardcover, Second Edition)

Utopian thinking embraces fictional descriptions of how to create a better (but not a perfect) alternative way of life as well as intentional communities (that is, groups of people leading lives in small communities for their own betterment and the betterment of others). The first edition almost exclusively dealt with the intentional-community side of utopianism; this second edition offers a much more inclusive definition of the key term utopia by offering a great many entries devoted to describing fictional or literary utopian works. It is also heavily illustrated with plates from utopian works, especially those from the heyday of utopianism in the late nineteenth century. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Utopianism contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on broad conceptual entries; narrower entries about specific works; and narrower entries about specific intentional communities or movements. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Utopianism.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
Release date:	June 2017
Authors:	Toby Widdicombe • James M. Morris • Andrea Kross
Dimensions:	238 x 160 x 50mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	612
Edition:	Second Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-5381-0216-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Literary reference works Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5381-0216-1
Barcode:	9781538102169

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