Thomas More , Ursula K. Le Guin , China Mieville (Editor),

Utopia

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ISBN 13:
9781784787608
author:
Thomas More , Ursula K. Le Guin , China Mieville (Editor),
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Verso
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
14 x 1.8 x 21.1 cm
Genre:
History, Political History, , Thomas More, Ursula K. Le Guin, China Mieville, China Mi+eville,Utopia,Verso,1784787604,Science Fiction & Fantasy,Philosophy,History - General History,Utopias,More, Thomas, Sir, Saint 1478-1535,Fiction / Classics,Europea
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New
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Thomas More's Utopia: A Radical Vision for a Perfect State Five hundred years since its first publication, Thomas More's Utopia remains a thought-provoking exploration of an ideal society. In this groundbreaking text, More imagines a community where thousands live in harmony, men and women are educated equally, and property is shared communally. The result is a nuanced examination of the theories and realities behind war, conflict, social tension, and redistribution. This edition, published to coincide with Somerset House, features an introduction by award-winning author China Miéville and four essays from renowned utopian writer and thinker Ursula K. Le Guin. A new perspective on this timeless work, offering insights into the enduring relevance of More's vision for a perfect state. With its unique blend of fantasy, satire, blueprint, and game, Utopia continues to provoke and unsettle readers to this day.

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