Project Gutenberg 2008-07-03 Public domain in the USA. 632 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Contemporary Review, January 1883 Vol 43, No. 1 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Contemporary Review, January 1883" by Various is a scholarly periodical published during the late 19th century. This volume includes a diverse array of essays and discussions on contemporary issues ranging from political commentary to critiques of literature and society, reflecting the intellectual climate of the era. Contributors such as Herbert Spencer and Edward A. Freeman offer engaging insights, making it a rich resource for readers interested in the socio-political and cultural contexts of the time. The opening portion of this volume features a conversation between Henry Spencer and an American friend, wherein Spencer shares his observations on American society during a visit in late 1882. He expresses astonishment at America's material achievements and the vibrancy of its cities, while also cautioning about the potential erosion of civic freedoms amidst rampant commercialism and political machinations. Spencer critiques the political landscape in America, suggesting that despite the appearance of freedom, there is a loss of substance in democratic practices, drawing parallels between the American political system and historical examples of diminishing civic liberties. The subsequent speeches delve into the challenges posed by industrialization and cultural pressures, asserting the need for a balanced ideal of life that prioritizes personal well-being alongside economic ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Political science -- Periodicals Arts -- Periodicals Literature -- Periodicals AP Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Sociology Category: Politics Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 519230 2025-08-10T13:59:52.117653 text/html 521477 2021-01-03T19:46:13 text/html 280243 2025-08-10T14:00:00.779627 application/epub+zip 285839 2025-08-10T13:59:55.349659 application/epub+zip 264137 2025-08-10T13:59:54.087665 application/epub+zip 508056 2025-08-10T14:00:05.056619 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476307 2025-08-10T13:59:59.921656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 453198 2022-09-12T07:08:18.466144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 475672 2025-08-10T13:59:51.538708 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 475236 2021-01-03T19:46:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 475249 2021-01-03T19:46:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20930 2025-08-10T14:00:05.200620 application/rdf+xml 15000 2025-08-10T13:59:54.599664 image/jpeg 3411 2025-08-10T13:59:54.344636 image/jpeg 180792 2021-01-03T19:46:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 189772 2021-01-03T19:46:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 180495 2021-01-03T19:46:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 270389 2025-08-10T13:59:52.155638 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