Bertrand Russell's America : his transatlantic travels and writings
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Bertrand Russell's America : his transatlantic travels and writings
（Routledge library editions, . Russell ; v. 3-4）
Routledge, 2013, c1973-
- v. 1: 1896-1945
- v. 2: 1945-1970
Available at 2 libraries
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Nagoya University Library情報・言語
v. 1: 1896-1945133.54||F41573014,
v. 2: 1945-1970133.54||F41573015 -
Hokkaido University of Education Sapporo Library
v. 1: 1896-1945133.5/Ro/3013037889,
v. 2: 1945-1970133.5/Ro/4013037890
Note
Reprint. Originally published: London : Allen & Unwin , 1973-
Includes bibliographical references and index
Set ISBN for sub ser. "Russell": 9780415657808
Description and Table of Contents
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v. 1: 1896-1945 ISBN 9780415662215
Description
Originally published in 1973, this volume documents Bertrand Russell's travels in America covering the period 1896-1945. It is presented in two halves with the first a biographical account of Russell's involvement with the United States, with special reference to the seven visits he made there during this time period. Throughout this section the most representative of Russell's journalistic writings are highlighted and these are presented as full texts in the second half of the book.
This collection is assembled to provide an understanding of Russell's deep and many-sided involvement with the United States during his life. A documented account, it is supplemented with important letters, photographs and newspaper articles.
Table of Contents
Introduction Part 1 1. America in 1896 2. Lucy Donnelly of Bryn Mawr 3. The Harvard Term, 1914 4. The First World War 5. A Letter to the President 6. Controversy at Harvard 7. Hopes and Fears 8. Socialist Teacher, 1924 9. Marriage and Morals 10. Return to America, 1938 11. A New York Appointment 12. The Chair of Indecency 13. The Barnes Foundation 14. Getting Back to England Illustrations. Part 2
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v. 2: 1945-1970 ISBN 9780415662222
Description
Originally published in 1984, this volume documents Bertrand Russell's travels in America covering the period 1945-1970. It is presented in two halves with the first a biographical account of Russell's involvement with the United States, with special reference to the seven visits he made there during this time period. Throughout this section the most representative of Russell's journalistic writings are highlighted and these are presented as full texts in the second half of the book.
This collection is assembled to provide an understanding of Russell's deep and many-sided involvement with the United States during his life. A documented account, it is supplemented with important letters, photographs and newspaper articles.
Table of Contents
Introduction Part 1 1. The Atom Bomb 2. American Lectures 1950 3. American Lectures 1951 4. The Grip of Conformity 5. Tributes from America 6. The Russell-Einstein Alliance 7. A Question of American Justice 8. Civil Liberties & the FBI 9. Russell, Khruschev & Dulles 10. Nuclear Disarmament 11. Civil Disobedience 12. Cuban Crisis 13. Rationality of the Arms Race 14. The New York Times & Vietnam 15. The Myth of American Freedom 16. The Kennedy Assassination & Aftermath 17. The Black Revolt 18. Escalation of the Vietnam War 19. War Crimes Tribunal Illustrations Part 2
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