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The foremost collection of essays from one of Britain's most
important 20th century Marxist writers Considered by many to be the
most innovative British Marxist writer of the twentieth century,
Christopher Caudwell was killed in the Spanish Civil War at the age
of 29. Although already a published writer of aeronautic texts and
crime fiction, he was practically unknown to the public until
reviews appeared of Illusion and Reality: A Study of the Sources of
Poetry, which was published just after his death. A strikingly
original study of poetry's role, it explained in clear language how
the organizing of emotion in society plays a part in social change
and development. Caudwell had a powerful interest in how things
worked - aeronautics, physics, human psychology, language, and
society. In the anti-fascist struggles of the 1930s he saw that
capitalism was a system that could not work properly and distorted
the thinking of the age. Self-educated from the age of 15, he wrote
with a directness that is alien to most cultural theory. Culture as
Politics introduces Caudwell's work through his most accessible and
relevant writing. Material will be drawn from Illusion and Reality,
Studies in a Dying Culture and his essay, "Heredity and
Development."
The foremost collection of essays from one of Britain's most
important 20th century Marxist writers Considered by many to be the
most innovative British Marxist writer of the twentieth century,
Christopher Caudwell was killed in the Spanish Civil War at the age
of 29. Although already a published writer of aeronautic texts and
crime fiction, he was practically unknown to the public until
reviews appeared of Illusion and Reality: A Study of the Sources of
Poetry, which was published just after his death. A strikingly
original study of poetry's role, it explained in clear language how
the organizing of emotion in society plays a part in social change
and development. Caudwell had a powerful interest in how things
worked - aeronautics, physics, human psychology, language, and
society. In the anti-fascist struggles of the 1930s he saw that
capitalism was a system that could not work properly and distorted
the thinking of the age. Self-educated from the age of 15, he wrote
with a directness that is alien to most cultural theory. Culture as
Politics introduces Caudwell's work through his most accessible and
relevant writing. Material will be drawn from Illusion and Reality,
Studies in a Dying Culture and his essay, "Heredity and
Development."
Considered by many to be the most innovative British Marxist writer
of the twentieth century, Christopher Caudwell was killed in the
Spanish Civil War at the age of 29. Although already a published
writer of aeronautic texts and crime fiction, he was practically
unknown to the public until reviews appeared of Illusion and
Reality, which was published just after his death. A strikingly
original study of poetry's role, it explained in clear language how
the organising of emotion in society plays a part in social change
and development. Caudwell had a powerful interest in how things
worked - aeronautics, physics, human psychology, language and
society. In the anti-fascist struggles of the 1930s he saw that
capitalism was a system that could not work properly and distorted
the thinking of the age. Self-educated from the age of 15, he wrote
with a directness that is quite alien to most cultural theory.
Culture as Politics introduces Caudwell's work through his most
accessible and relevant writing. Material will be drawn from
Illusion and Reality, Studies in a Dying Culture and his essay
'Heredity and Development'.
Considered by many to be the most innovative British Marxist writer
of the twentieth century, Christopher Caudwell was killed in the
Spanish Civil War at the age of 29. Although already a published
writer of aeronautic texts and crime fiction, he was practically
unknown to the public until reviews appeared of Illusion and
Reality, which was published just after his death. A strikingly
original study of poetry's role, it explained in clear language how
the organising of emotion in society plays a part in social change
and development. Caudwell had a powerful interest in how things
worked – aeronautics, physics, human psychology, language and
society. In the anti-fascist struggles of the 1930s he saw that
capitalism was a system that could not work properly and distorted
the thinking of the age. Self-educated from the age of 15, he wrote
with a directness that is quite alien to most cultural theory.
Culture as Politics introduces Caudwell's work through his most
accessible and relevant writing. Material will be drawn from
Illusion and Reality, Studies in a Dying Culture and his essay
'Heredity and Development'.
The contradictions of modernisation run through the whole of modern
Chinese history. The abundance of manufactured goods being sold in
the west attests to China's industrial revolution, but this
capitalist vision of 'utopia' sits uneasily with traditional
Chinese values. It is also in conflict with the socialism that has
been the bedrock of Chinese society since the foundation of the
People's Republic in 1949. Utopia and Modernity in China examines
the conflicts inherent in China's attempt to achieve a 'utopia' by
advancing production and technology. Through the lenses of
literature, arts, law, the press and the environment, the
contributors interrogate the contradictions of modernisation in
Chinese society and its fundamental challenges. By unpicking both
China's vision of utopia and its realities and the increasing
tension between traditional Chinese values and those of the west,
this book offers a unique insight into the cultural forces that are
part of reshaping today's China.
The contradictions of modernisation run through the whole of modern
Chinese history. The abundance of manufactured goods being sold in
the west attests to China's industrial revolution, but this
capitalist vision of 'utopia' sits uneasily with traditional
Chinese values. It is also in conflict with the socialism that has
been the bedrock of Chinese society since the foundation of the
People's Republic in 1949. Utopia and Modernity in China examines
the conflicts inherent in China's attempt to achieve a 'utopia' by
advancing production and technology. Through the lenses of
literature, arts, law, the press and the environment, the
contributors interrogate the contradictions of modernisation in
Chinese society and its fundamental challenges. By unpicking both
China's vision of utopia and its realities and the increasing
tension between traditional Chinese values and those of the west,
this book offers a unique insight into the cultural forces that are
part of reshaping today's China.
The 2014 Labor Force Survey report seeks to contribute to solutions
to the jobs challenge in Sierra Leone through a foundational
analysis of the country's first dedicated labour survey in nearly
three decades. The report provides an overview of the employment
situation in Sierra Leone, ranging from labour force participation
to the types of employment among the working-age population.
Through analysis of specialised modules, the report sheds light on
key constraints to self-employment in agricultural activities and
non-farm household enterprises, which are, respectively, the first-
and second-largest sources of jobs in the economy. It also
highlights the extent of informality in both wage employment and
non-farm self-employment as well as how an individual's status in
the labor market relates to income poverty. The report also
presents information on skills levels and how basic skills are
acquired by the working age population. Finally, the report
discusses issues related to youth employment and the specific
constraints faced by youth in gaining access to productive job
opportunities.
A collection of stories and poems based on the life of
gastroenterologist and award-winning humorist David Margolis MD,
Looking Behind include vignettes from his early years growing up in
Canada, his experiences in training, and his years as a practicing
gastroenterologist both at home and at the office. Some stories are
true, others more imaginative, some will elicit a laugh, and some
may cause a tear to be shed. The book is infused with the author's
humility, humor and humanity as well as his honest concern for
patients and should be of interest to those in the medical field as
well as anyone interested in the practice of medicine.
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