Anticipations Of The Reaction Of Mechanical And Scientific Progress Upon Human Life And Thought

by H. G. Wells

Overview

"Anticipations of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress upon Human Life and Thought" is a non-fiction book written by H. G. Wells. Published in 1901, it explores Wells' predictions and speculations about the impact of technological and scientific advancements on society, culture, and the human condition in the future. In this work, Wells discusses various aspects of society, including politics, education, industry, and the role of science, and he offers his vision of how these areas would evolve and interact with each other in the coming decades. Wells was known for his progressive and forward-thinking ideas, and this book reflects his belief in the potential for technology and science to shape a more advanced and enlightened society. "Anticipations" is considered one of Wells' early works of non-fiction, providing valuable insights into the social and political concerns of the early 20th century and Wells' vision for a more rational and technologically advanced future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789359047553
Publisher:	True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Publication date:	10/19/2023
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

H.G. Wells (1866–1946), born Herbert George Wells, was an English author known for not only his popular science fiction books but also works of social commentary, history and biography. His first novel, The Time Machine, was published in 1895. Socially progressive and visionary in intellect, H.G. Wells became one of the most prolific writers of his generation. Through books like The Invisible Man, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and War of the Worlds, Wells delved into a plethora of social, philosophical and political ideas through the medium of what we now call science fiction.

Date of Birth:

September 21, 1866

Date of Death:

August 13, 1946

Place of Birth:

Bromley, Kent, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Normal School of Science, London, England

Table of Contents

I.	Locomotion in the Twentieth Century	1
II.	The Probable Diffusion of Great Cities	20
III.	Developing Social Elements	38
IV.	Certain Social Reactions	59
V.	The Life-History of Democracy	81
VI.	War in the Twentieth Century	100
VII.	The Conflict of Languages	122
VIII.	The Larger Synthesis	138
IX.	The Faith, Morals, and Public Policy of the New Republic	157

Editorial Reviews

H.G. Wells<-->science fiction writer, social critic, scientist, historian, and prophet<-->wrote his projections for the future in a work published in 1902 by Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig. This volume contains the complete text of that work as well as the author's preface to a later (1914) edition and a new introduction by Martin Gardner, prepared for this edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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