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As the debate over values grows ever more divisive, one of the most eminent historians of the Victorian era reminds readers that values are no substitute for virtues--and that the Victorian considered hard work, thrift, respectability, and charity virtues essential to a worthwhile life. "An elegant, literate defense of ninteenth-century English mores and morals."--New York.
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The De-moralization Of Society, Gertrude Himmelfarb
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- 1996
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- Title
- The De-moralization Of Society
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gertrude Himmelfarb
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN10
- 0679764909
- ISBN13
- 9780679764908
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, True Stories, History, Political Science & Politics, Philosophical Topics, Politics, Philosophy, Opinion Journalism & Essays, Culture and Society, Sociology
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- As the debate over values grows ever more divisive, one of the most eminent historians of the Victorian era reminds readers that values are no substitute for virtues--and that the Victorian considered hard work, thrift, respectability, and charity virtues essential to a worthwhile life. "An elegant, literate defense of ninteenth-century English mores and morals."--New York.