The Unpopular Review, Volume II Number 3

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The Unpopular Review, Volume II Number 3

by Various Authors

EN·~7 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

The - Unpopular Review

0:01
2

Vol. II, No. 3 July-September, 1914

0:45
3

Unsocial Investments

41:03
4

A Stubborn Relic of Feudalism

16:32
5

An Experiment in Syndicalism

33:43
6

Labor: “True Demand” and Immigrant Supply - A Restatement of the Economic Aspects of Immigration Policy

27:21
7

The Way to Flatland

32:39
8

The Disfranchisement of Property

32:25
9

Railway Junctions

26:13
10

Minor Uses of the Middling Rich

24:24

Description

A lively assortment of early‑twentieth‑century essays, this volume tackles the heated debates of its day with a sharp, skeptical eye. From a trenchant critique of “new social conscience” that pits labor against capital to examinations of syndicalism, property rights, and the moral logic of collective responsibility, the pieces weave together politics, economics, and cultural commentary. The writer’s style is dense yet accessible, inviting listeners to weigh competing arguments about class, profit, and the notion of justice itself.

Interspersed with lighter forays—ranging from musings on hypnotism and dreams to the quirky “Way to Flatland”—the collection maintains a cohesive thread of questioning prevailing progressive doctrines. Though rooted in 1914, the essays resonate with contemporary concerns about wealth distribution and the ethics of blame. Listeners will find a thought‑provoking mix of historical perspective and timeless reflection, perfect for anyone curious about the foundations of modern social theory.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (433K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2005-05-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

This collection brings together writing from more than one contributor, so there isn’t a single author story to tell. The focus is on the range of voices in the work itself.

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