Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 273 Adams, Brooks 1848 1927 The Theory of Social Revolutions The collapse of capitalistic government -- The limitations of the judicial function -- American courts as legislative chambers -- The social equilibrium -- Political courts -- Inferences. Produced by Afra Ullah, Virginia Paque and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Theory of Social Revolutions" by Brooks Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the dynamics of social change, particularly focusing on the effects of capitalism and the evolution of governmental authority in America. Through rigorous analysis, Adams argues that shifts in social equilibrium and the challenges of modern industrial society necessitate a reconsideration of existing political structures and judicial functions. The opening of the text lays a framework for Adams' exploration of the decline of capitalistic governance and the implications of social revolutions. In his prefatory note, he acknowledges the collaborative nature of his work, aiming to present a deep conviction stemming from decades of study. The first chapter introduces concerns about the erosion of authority within the capitalist social order, with particular emphasis on the systemic issues arising from the judiciary's role in enforcing outdated laws that no longer serve the complexities of modern society. By examining historical precedents, he posits that the American experience reflects broader themes of societal upheaval, with relevant insights into contemporary political tensions and the need for adaptive governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Revolutions United States -- Politics and government Courts -- United States JC Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Politics Browsing: Sociology 310222 2025-06-05T03:54:09.272571 text/html 303684 2020-12-20T01:43:29 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 189111 2025-06-05T03:54:16.271553 application/epub+zip 193348 2025-06-05T03:54:12.231555 application/epub+zip 180075 2025-06-05T03:54:11.029562 application/epub+zip 353418 2025-06-05T03:54:19.421508 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 333557 2025-06-05T03:54:15.561526 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298589 2022-09-05T08:45:55.571435 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291067 2023-10-05T06:15:02.625222 text/plain 16351 2025-06-05T03:54:19.560520 application/rdf+xml 13600 2025-06-05T03:54:11.600572 image/jpeg 3309 2025-06-05T03:54:11.312552 image/jpeg 186271 2025-06-05T03:54:09.301573 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia