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The New Harmony Movement

The New Harmony Movement

Harris, W. T.
Lockwood, George B.

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1161408185
ISBN13: 9781161408188
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 466
Weight: 2.99
Height: 1.00 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The New Harmony Movement by George B. Lockwood is a comprehensive study of the social experiment that took place in New Harmony, Indiana in the early 19th century. The book delves into the history of the movement, which was founded by Robert Owen, a Welsh industrialist and social reformer. Owen believed that society could be reformed and made more equal through the creation of utopian communities.Lockwood examines the various aspects of the New Harmony experiment, including its economic, educational, and social structures. He also explores the personalities and motivations of the individuals involved in the movement, as well as the reasons for its eventual failure.The book provides a detailed analysis of the New Harmony experiment and its impact on American society. It also explores the broader context of utopian movements in the United States and their influence on the development of American culture.Overall, The New Harmony Movement is an insightful and engaging study of an important chapter in American history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the ideals and aspirations of a group of people who sought to create a more just and equitable society.1905. This book forms a practical lesson in sociology, in that part of sociology which treats of the �������isms������� of that important science. Partial Contents: New Harmony's place in history; Rise of the Rappites; Rappites hegira; Robert Owen and the Industrial Revolution; Agitation in England; New moral world; Founding of New Harmony; Permanent community; Social system on trial; Community disintegration; Robert Owen's farewell addresses; Ten lost tribes of communism; Woman at New Harmony; Educational experiment; Josiah Warren; New Harmony's later history; Robert Dale Owen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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