Social Evolution.
Macmillan and Co., London , 1894 Stock Code: 129792
Notes
First edition, first impression, of Kidd's most famous work. "At a time of challenge for the churches, Kidd justified religion as a countervailing force against destructive, self-assertive rationalism, helping to validate altruistic human behaviour and social conduct that focused upon race survival. Kidd also touched upon widespread fears that socialistic elimination of competition, combined with over-population, would result in degeneration of the human species... Social Evolution was written with verve and hyperbole at a time of western revolt against reason and debate about genetics, and it caught the temper of its times." (ODNB). The success of the book propelled him from an unknown clerk to an internationally famous social prophet. The royalties enabled him to quit his job and devote himself to his writings. However, none of his later works achieved the extraordinary success of this book.Description
Octavo. Original red cloth, lettering to spine in gilt, ruled bands to spine in gilt, endpapers in green.
Condition
Spine ends bruised, discolouration to boards and spine, tips bumped. A good copy.
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