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Alexander Bogdanov

    Alexandr Bogdanov was a multifaceted thinker and scientist whose interests spanned medicine, politics, and organizational science. His work anticipated key developments in cybernetics and management theory. He also established the world's first institute dedicated to blood transfusion. Bogdanov's legacy lies in his profound commitment to scientific advancement and his broad contributions.

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    The Philosophy Of Living Experience: Popular Outlines
    Toward a New World: Articles and Essays, 1901-1906
    If Only
    Empiriomonism
    The Struggle for Viability
    • The Struggle for Viability

      • 344 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      His theory was that we´d be better off if we swapped blood with our neighbors. Alexander Bogdanov saw individualism as a major problem in the early Soviet Union, and thought socialist orientation could be improved by mutual transfusions. Of course, he studied blood transfusion as replacement for lost or defective blood, but also thought it brought about generalized rejuvenation and stimulation of the body. Complications like AIDS and hepatitis were unknown in 1907 when Bogdanov first expounded such notions. "The Struggle for Viability" is a translation of and commentary on Bogdanov´s 1927 book explaining his theories of blood transfusion, and the activity of his institute, the world´s first devoted entirely to blood transfusion. Although better known for his rivalry with Lenin and for his contributions to organizational science, Bogdanov was also a pioneer in Soviet medicine. This is the first time his medical works have appeared in English. Included are a biographical introduction and critique of Bogdanov´s theories, and a history of his institute to the present day.

      The Struggle for Viability
    • Empiriomonism

      • 449 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      This translation offers English readers the chance to study one of Bogdanov 's key contributions to materialist philosophy.

      Empiriomonism
    • Alex has a child and is having problems with his wife. Sara is having problems with her husband. Tim is going through a divorce. Lauren is engaged but isn't sure about the wedding. Alisha is single and can't find the right partner. Alex and Tim are going away to Mallorca. Sara, Alisha and Lauren are going away to Mallorca. Without planning to change anything in their lives, all of them bump into each other on their holiday. For them, this holiday was another few days in the sun when they can forget about their lives. But this holiday turned into a time of test. During this holiday, the circumstances will force them to think about their past, their future, who they are and what they will do. What would you do in their situation? Knowing that the right decision will lead to chaos.

      If Only
    • Red Star

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.6(489)Add rating

      Focuses on the communist society on Mars, the Russian revolution, and class struggle on two planets. While portraying a harmonious and rational socialist society, this work sketches out the problems that face industrialized nations, whether socialist or capitalist.

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