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The Prospects of Industrial Civilization provides a rare glimpse into areas of Russell's political thought which are often ignored. Written with Dora Black (who became Russell's second wife) on a trip to China in 1920, it is revealing both as a period piece and as a book for our times. Russell criticises his own age, and demonstrates how humanity perpetually struggles against the centralising forces of industrialism and nationalism. He views industrialism as a threat to human freedom, as it creates large populations which have to be subject to controls and he likens Bolshevik Russia to Cromwell's England, asserting that both were dictatorships designed to force an essentially feudal society to adopt industrialism. He sees industrialism and nationalism as fundamentally linked and proposes one government for the whole world as a solution. Russell is not blind to the positive side of industrialism; without machines an economy of subsistence would be the best for which society could hope, but argues that the global village and prevailing political democracy should be its eventual results.

The autobiography of the second wife of Bertrand Russell, herself a brilliant academic and spirited champion of the cause of women.

In 'A Country Sweetheart' by Dora Russell, the reader is taken on a heartfelt journey through the rural landscape of a small town as seen through the eyes of the protagonist, a young woman navigating the complexities of love and family. Russell's writing style is eloquent and rich in detail, providing a vivid portrayal of the setting and the characters. The book delves into themes of tradition, identity, and the nostalgia of rural life, creating a poignant and immersive reading experience that resonates with readers. Set against the backdrop of a changing world, 'A Country Sweetheart' stands out as a timeless piece of rural literature that captures the essence of rural communities. Dora Russell, drawing from her own experiences growing up in a small town, infuses the narrative with authenticity and depth, adding layers of complexity to the story. Recommended for readers who appreciate beautifully crafted narratives with a focus on rural life and the human experience.

The Prospects of Industrial Civilization, originally published in 1925, is the most ambitious of Bertrand Russell's books on modren society, and it offers a rare glimpse into often-ignored subtleties of his political thought. Written on a trip to China with Dora Black (who became his second wife), it is revealing both as a period piece and as a book for our times. Russell criticizes his own age and demonstrates how humanity perpetually struggles against the centralizing forces of industrialism and nationalism. He views industrialism as a threat to human freedom, since it fundamentally linked with nationalism, and he proposes one government for the whole world as a solution. Russell is not blind to the positive side of industrialism, arguing that the global village and prevailing political democracy should be its eventual results.

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