Blight Respectability by Mortimer Geoffrey (53 results)

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Condition: Good. 1897. No Edition Remarks. 129 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Text block is rough cut on two edges. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout, heavier at end-papers, paste-downs and text-block edges. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout however binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Front cover has a slightly faded area. Endpapers are browned.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. THE BROWN CLOTH COVERED BOARDS HAVE SOME RUBBING AND WEAR TO THE EDGES AND CORNERS, ESPECIALLY TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE SPINE. THE GILT LETTERING IS BRIGHT. THE PAGES ARE GENERALLY CLEAN AND CREASE FREE THOUGH THERE ARE SOME MARKS TO THE PAGE TOPS, AND SOME LIGHT FOXING HERE AND THERE. THE PAGE EDGES ARE UNFINISHED. THERE IS A NAME AND DEDICATION NEATLY PENNED ON THE FFEP. THE BINDING IS REASONABLY FIRM, THE SPINE IS A LITTLE COCKED. THIS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A HARD TO FIND EDITION.…

Condition: Very Good. *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, Oct. 26 (weekend SALE item)* 129 pp., Hardcover, minor rubbing to covers and extremities, previous owners' names to front free endpaper, minor age discoloration to inside front and rear covers and text, else very good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Some wear to covers and spine, mainly edges and corners, Corners bumped and a little worn, Top and bottom of spine bumped and worn, edges starting to fray, Internally in good condition, pages crisp but browning, some foxing to the first and last pages.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Geoffrey Mortimer's 'The Blight of Respectability' offers a fascinating glimpse into the social conditions of Victorian Britain. Through sharp social satire and astute social commentary, Mortimer examines the values and anxieties of the era. This incisive work provides a critical analysis of British society, particularly the aspirations and moral compromises of the middle class. Mortimer's observations, though rooted in the Victorian era, resonate even today as a study of social pressures and the pursuit of status. 'The Blight of Respectability' stands as a significant contribution to the understanding of social dynamics and the complexities of human behavior within a specific historical context. It remains relevant to anyone interested in the sociology of British society and the enduring power of social criticism. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the accessibility of Mortimer's important work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book explores the widespread phenomenon of respectability and its pervasive influence on society. Centered on 19th century Britain, the author examines the damaging effects of this social construct, which he argues has stifled progress and bred moral cowardice. The author traces the origins of respectability to the puritanical Victorian era, with its rigid social hierarchies and emphasis on outward appearances. Victorian values are shown to have cast a long shadow, with the bourgeoisie emerging as staunch upholders of respectability. The book argues that this preoccupation with conformity and the accumulation of social status comes at the expense of individuality, intellectual honesty, and true morality. Through incisive analysis and real-life examples, the author exposes the many ways in which respectability warps human behavior and stifles social advancement, ultimately concluding that this insidious social disease can only be eradicated through a radical shift in values, prioritizing authenticity and compassion over superficial status-seeking. 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.…

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