Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life
Author | : Mark Francis |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 0801445906 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780801445903 |
Rating | : 4/5 (903 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life by : Mark Francis
Download or read book Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life written by Mark Francis and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideas of the English philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) have shaped evolutionary theory, philosophy of science, sociology & politics. This work aims to dispel the plethora of misinformation surrounding Spencer, throwing light on the broader cultural history of the 19th century.