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Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
1866
1946
Wells, Herbert George
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The Future in America: A Search After Realities
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Future_in_America
The prophetic habit of mind -- Material progress -- New York -- Growth invincible -- The economic process -- Some aspects of American wealth -- Certain workers -- Corruption -- The immigrant -- State-blindness -- Two studies in disappointment -- The tragedy of color -- The mind of a modern state -- Culture -- At Washington -- The envoy.
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"The Future in America: A Search After Realities" by H. G. Wells is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a non-fiction account where Wells reflects on the future of the United States and its society, emphasizing the themes of human progress and the nature of national identity amid industrial growth. With an analytical lens, he questions what America will become in the coming decades, posing fundamental questions about the nation’s values, aims, and the essence of its citizenry. The opening of the book presents Wells grappling with his curiosity about America as he prepares to embark on his journey across the Atlantic. He addresses the challenges and misunderstandings stemming from his status as a foreigner and the peculiar inquiries he must answer to gain entry into the U.S. His "prophetic habit of mind" leads him to contemplate the future of the nation rather than merely its present state, reflecting on the importance of will and purpose in determining the trajectory of societies. This philosophical groundwork sets the stage for Wells's larger examination of various aspects of American life, as he is determined to uncover the underlying realities shaping the nation’s cultural and economic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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