This volume, originally published in 1889 with this edition published in 1912, contains Carpenter's famous essays on civilisation and his theory that it is a disease of mankind that must be cured. Papers included in this collection discuss the rampant ill-health suffered by society as well as criticisms of modern science to support this theory whilst also analysing what the future holds for science, ideas of morality and traditions and customs. This title will be of interest to students of sociology.

"Discover the timeless wisdom of 'Civilisation: Its Cause and Cure' by Edward Carpenter - a groundbreaking exploration into the roots of our societal woes and a roadmap to a more harmonious existence. In this classic work, Carpenter delves deep into the very essence of civilization, uncovering its fundamental flaws and offering profound insights into how we can rectify them. With eloquence and insight, Carpenter challenges the conventional wisdom of his time and offers a compelling critique of the industrial age, capitalism, and the relentless pursuit of material progress at the expense of human well-being and the environment. Drawing upon history, philosophy, and sociology, he proposes bold solutions for creating a more equitable, sustainable, and spiritually fulfilling society. Whether you're a scholar seeking intellectual stimulation, a social activist striving for change, or simply a curious reader yearning for enlightenment, 'Civilisation: Its Cause and Cure' will captivate your mind and ignite your imagination. Join the ranks of countless thinkers who have been inspired by Carpenter's vision of a world guided by compassion, cooperation, and respect for all life. Embrace the timeless wisdom of Edward Carpenter's masterpiece and embark on a transformative journey towards a brighter future for humanity. Order your copy today and be part of the movement to build a civilization based on justice, equality, and love."

How would you go about rebuilding a technological society from scratch? If our technological society collapsed tomorrow what would be the one book you would want to press into the hands of the postapocalyptic survivors? What crucial knowledge would they need to survive in the immediate aftermath and to rebuild civilization as quickly as possible? Human knowledge is collective, distributed across the population. It has built on itself for centuries, becoming vast and increasingly specialized. Most of us are ignorant about the fundamental principles of the civilization that supports us, happily utilizing the latest—or even the most basic—technology without having the slightest idea of why it works or how it came to be. If you had to go back to absolute basics, like some sort of postcataclysmic Robinson Crusoe, would you know how to re-create an internal combustion engine, put together a microscope, get metals out of rock, or even how to produce food for yourself? Lewis Dartnell proposes that the key to preserving civilization in an apocalyptic scenario is to provide a quickstart guide, adapted to cataclysmic circumstances. The Knowledge describes many of the modern technologies we employ, but first it explains the fundamentals upon which they are built. Every piece of technology rests on an enormous support network of other technologies, all interlinked and mutually dependent. You can’t hope to build a radio, for example, without understanding how to acquire the raw materials it requires, as well as generate the electricity needed to run it. But Dartnell doesn’t just provide specific information for starting over; he also reveals the greatest invention of them all—the phenomenal knowledge-generating machine that is the scientific method itself. The Knowledge is a brilliantly original guide to the fundamentals of science and how it built our modern world.

Michel Foucault examines the archeology of madness in the West from 1500 to 1800 - from the late Middle Ages, when insanity was still considered part of everyday life and fools and lunatics walked the streets freely, to the time when such people began to be considered a threat, asylums were first built, and walls were erected between the "insane" and the rest of humanity.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.