Useful Knowledge: The Victorians, Morality, & the March of Intellect.
Useful Knowledge: The Victorians, Morality, & the March of Intellect. | Alan Raunch | Duke. 2001 | Paperback | 9780822326687 | AI Description: "Useful Knowledge: The Victorians, Morality, & the March of Intellect" by Alan Raunch (ISBN: 9780822326687): "Useful Knowledge" delves into the Victorian era to explore the intertwining of morality, knowledge, and progress. Alan Raunch takes a deep dive into the Victorian obsession with self-improvement, education, and the idea of the "March of Intellect." The book sheds light on how the pursuit of knowledge was not just an intellectual endeavor but also a moral one during this period. Raunch examines the role of popular science, encyclopedias, and educational initiatives in shaping Victorian society. Through an engaging historical narrative, "Useful Knowledge" offers insights into the Victorian mindset and the ways in which knowledge and morality were interconnected in the pursuit of progress. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Useful Knowledge: The Victorians, Morality, & the March of Intellect. | Alan Raunch | Duke. 2001 | Paperback | 9780822326687 | AI Description: "Useful Knowledge: The Victorians, Morality, & the March of Intellect" by Alan Raunch (ISBN: 9780822326687): "Useful Knowledge" delves into the Victorian era to explore the intertwining of morality, knowledge, and progress. Alan Raunch takes a deep dive into the Victorian obsession with self-improvement, education, and the idea of the "March of Intellect." The book sheds light on how the pursuit of knowledge was not just an intellectual endeavor but also a moral one during this period. Raunch examines the role of popular science, encyclopedias, and educational initiatives in shaping Victorian society. Through an engaging historical narrative, "Useful Knowledge" offers insights into the Victorian mindset and the ways in which knowledge and morality were interconnected in the pursuit of progress. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Useful Knowledge: The Victorians, Morality, & the March of Intellect. | Alan Raunch | Duke. 2001 | Paperback | 9780822326687 | AI Description: "Useful Knowledge: The Victorians, Morality, & the March of Intellect" by Alan Raunch (ISBN: 9780822326687): "Useful Knowledge" delves into the Victorian era to explore the intertwining of morality, knowledge, and progress. Alan Raunch takes a deep dive into the Victorian obsession with self-improvement, education, and the idea of the "March of Intellect." The book sheds light on how the pursuit of knowledge was not just an intellectual endeavor but also a moral one during this period. Raunch examines the role of popular science, encyclopedias, and educational initiatives in shaping Victorian society. Through an engaging historical narrative, "Useful Knowledge" offers insights into the Victorian mindset and the ways in which knowledge and morality were interconnected in the pursuit of progress. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.