This book provocatively delves into the social phenomenon of the fading middle class in the early 20th century, epitomized by the plight of Dr. Bensall, a poor and brilliant scientist caught in the cogs of societal change and professional ethics. The author skillfully employs a mix of narrative, dialogue, and social commentary to illuminate the subtle yet profound ways in which societal expectations and the pursuit of wealth and status erode the fabric of the middle class. Through Bensall's struggle to reconcile his scientific aspirations with the demands of his family and the constraints of a corrupt political system, the book explores larger themes of morality, sacrifice, and the corrosive power of greed. Ultimately, the author presents a sobering examination of the human cost of societal transformation and the ways in which individual lives are shaped by the tides of social change.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provocatively delves into the social phenomenon of the fading middle class in the early 20th century, epitomized by the plight of Dr. Bensall, a poor and brilliant scientist caught in the cogs of societal change and professional ethics. The author skillfully employs a mix of narrative, dialogue, and social commentary to illuminate the subtle yet profound ways in which societal expectations and the pursuit of wealth and status erode the fabric of the middle class. Through Bensall's struggle to reconcile his scientific aspirations with the demands of his family and the constraints of a corrupt political system, the book explores larger themes of morality, sacrifice, and the corrosive power of greed. Ultimately, the author presents a sobering examination of the human cost of societal transformation and the ways in which individual lives are shaped by the tides of social change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331078128_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331078128
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331078128
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25881782/1
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