The De-moralization Of Society: From Victorian Virtues to Modern ValuesGertrude Himmelfarb, like so many Americans, is appalled by crime, drug addiction, illiteracy, juvenile delinquency, illegitimacy and welfare dependency. The solution she proposes, in this follow-up to her much-praised On Looking into the Abyss, is as simple as it is radical - and has the further advantage of solid historical substantiation. We must look back on the Victorians with open minds; they must cease to irk us. And then, Himmelfarb hopes, we can begin to learn from them. |
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Manners and Morals | 21 |
Household Gods and Goddesses | 53 |
the Word Poor | 125 |
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The De-moralization Of Society: From Victorian Virtues to Modern Values Gertrude Himmelfarb No preview available - 1996 |
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