ANNA, NEIMA
THE UTOPIANS
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529023077
- author:
- ANNA, NEIMA
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.2 x 3.4 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, World History, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Utopians: Six Attempts to Build the Perfect Society by Anna Neima In the aftermath of World War I, six charismatic individuals embarked on ambitious projects to create utopian communities. These experimental societies, located in India, England, Japan, France, Germany, and America, were driven by a shared vision of a new way of living. Led by figures such as Rabindranath Tagore, Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, Mushanokoji Saneatsu, G.I. Gurdjieff, Eberhard and Emmy Arnold, and Gerald Heard, these communities faced numerous challenges, including poverty, persecution, and self-doubt. Despite their struggles, they left a lasting impact on the world, influencing progressive education, environmentalism, medical research, and mindfulness training. A century after their creation, the legacy of these utopian communities continues to inspire those seeking to improve the world. This book offers a vivid account of their stories, from conception to collapse, revealing the complexities and contradictions of their idealistic endeavors.
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