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Utopia
The History of an Idea
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Utopia
A worldwide survey on the idea of utopia, from classical mythology to contemporary science fiction.
A compelling history of a perennially powerful idea: the quest for the ideal society
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Aspirations for a better—even a perfect—society have existed throughout history, often imagined in intricate detail by philosophers, poets, social reformers, architects, and artists. This book explores a perennially powerful idea: the quest for the ideal society.
Gregory Claeys surveys the influence of the idea of Utopia on history. Central to his exploration of ideal worlds are creation myths; archetypes of heaven and the afterlife; new worlds and voyages of discovery; ages of revolution and technological progress; model communities and kibbutzim; political and ecological dystopias; space travel and science fiction.
The most significant utopias throughout history—whether envisaged or attempted—are covered, including visions of the ideal society in the West as well as American, Asian, African, and the Arab worlds.
From classical times to the present day, this compelling book traces the enduring human need to imagine and construct ideal worlds.
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Utopia by Gregory Claeys is highly praised for its comprehensive and dynamic exploration of utopian ideas. Critics describe it as a magisterial work with a well-informed and penetrating perspective. The book is lauded for its excellent survey of utopian impulses, offering a vibrant and fast-moving narrative that suggests the complexity of applying utopian dreams in practice.
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ISBN: 9780500295526
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 January 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 23 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Gregory Claeys has been Professor of the History of Political Thought at Royal Holloway since 1992. His many books include Utopia, Thomas Paine and the Pelican book Marx and Marxism.
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