Isbn: 9781332035335 - specimens of book types and of printing and bookbinding (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a penetrating critique of the aspirations of American parents in the 19th century. The author laments the misguided pursuit of "gentlemanly" and "ladylike" education for children, arguing that such an approach fosters a sense of entitlement and a disdain for honest labor. Instead, the author advocates for an education grounded in the value of hard work and service, asserting that true gentility lies in the dignity of productive labor. The book's central argument resonates with the broader social anxieties of the era, where societal ideals of upward mobility were clashing with the realities of a rapidly industrializing nation. The author's incisive observations on the relationship between education, social class, and individual worth continue to hold relevance for contemporary readers, reminding us of the enduring importance of cultivating character and purpose alongside intellectual pursuits. 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.…

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.