Socialism and superior brains : the political thought of Bernard Shaw / Gareth Griffth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Griffith, Gareth, 1953-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950--Political and social views.

Shaw, Bernard.

Socialism and literature--Great Britain--History--19th century.

Socialism and literature.

Socialism and literature--Great Britain--History--20th century.

Politics and literature--Great Britain.

Politics and literature.

Social problems in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (317 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 1993.

Summary:

Available in paperback for the first time, Gareth Griffith's book provides a comprehensive critical account of the political ideas of one of the most influential commentators of the twentieth century.With close reference to a range of Shaw's texts, from the Fabian tracts to the plays, Gareth Griffith draws out the central theoretical messages of Shaw's engagement with politics. The first part of the book provides an intellectual biography, while at the same time analysing Shaw's key concerns in relation to his Fabianism, arguments for equality of income and ideas on democracy and education

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Introduction; SHAW'S FABIANISM; SHAVIAN SOCIALISM; SEXUAL EQUALITY; THE IRISH QUESTION; WAR AND PEACE; FASCISM AND SOVIETISM; CONCLUSION; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-134-80294-3

1-134-80293-5

0-203-21083-2

1-280-32442-2

9780203210833

OCLC:

475885956