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 SHAW, G. Bernard. (editor).: Fabian Essays in Socialism. , London: The Fabian Society, 1890.1st edition, second issue. Title page dated 1889, illustrated frontispiece title dated 1890. Pp.viii/233, "Oxford University, Fabian Society. 10.5.95. No.2" to inner endpaper and in pencil to dark green front endpaper, inner front hinge cracking but holding. Printed membership application notices for both The Fabian Society and the Oxford University Fabian Society, loosely enclosed. Green cloth with illustrated title (dated 1890) to front and spine, rubbed with uneven fading. G+. **Essays by G.Bernard Shaw, Sidney Olivier, Sidney Webb, Annie Besant, William Clarke, Graham Wallas, and Hubert Bland. Originally delivered as a series of lectures, revised for publication. Subjects covered: The Basis of Socialism. 1.Economic. Rent; Value; Wages. 2.Historic. The Development of the Democratic Ideal; The Disintegration of the Old Synthesis; The Period of Arnarchy; The Intellectual and Moral Revolt, and its Political Outcome. 3.Industrial. The Supersession of Individualist Production; The Growth of the Great Industry; The Development of the World-Commerce; The Differentiation of Manager and Capitalist. 4. Moral. The Evolution of Morality; Property and Morals; The Re-Integration of Society. The Organization of Society.: 1. Property Under Socialism. Visible Wealth; Debts and Services; Ideas. 2. Industry Under Socialism. The Organization of Labor; The Distribution of the Product; Social Safeguards. The Transition to Social Democracy: 1. Transition. Medievalism to Capitalism; Anarchy to State Interference; 2. The Outlook: 1. The Condition of English Parties; The Socializing of Politics; The Duties of the Hour. (Book ref. 37741) £35.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Beckham Books Ltd , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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