Growing up absurd

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Goodman, Paul. Growing up absurd. First UK edition. London: Victor Gollancz, 1961. Hardback, VG, in Good, unclipped dustjacket with chips to spine, age discolouration to spine and general shelfwear. Original wraparound with reviews, age discoloured and with a few tears but complete. Pink cloth, slightly bumped to corners, gilt lettering to spine. Binding strong. 296pp., last two pages slightly dog-eared. Top edge of page block a little dust-stained; contents clean and bright. Growing Up Absurd is a 1960 book by Paul Goodman on the relationship between American juvenile delinquency and societal opportunities to fulfill natural needs. Contrary to the then-popular view that juvenile delinquents should be led to respect societal norms, Goodman argued that young American men were justified in their disaffection because their society lacked the preconditions for growing up, such as meaningful work, honorable community, sexual freedom, and spiritual sustenance. Goodman's book drew from his prior works, psychotherapy practice, and personal experiences and relations in New York City. Nineteen publishers rejected Growing Up Absurd before Norman Podhoretz used selections from the book to relaunch his magazine, Commentary. After Podhoretz encouraged Random House publisher Jason Epstein to reconsider the book, Goodman had a contract the next day. RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing. N° de ref. del artículo ABE-1690468935637

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