The Conduct of LifeHarcourt, Brace, 1951 - 342 pages "In this distinguished volume, Lewis Mumford discusses the ultimate ethical and religious issues that confront modern man and offers a new orientation, directed to the renewal of life and the re-integration of modern civilization"--Back cover. |
Contents
THE CHALLENGE TO RENEWAL | 3 |
Canvass of Possibilities | 5 |
Diagnosis of Our Times | 11 |
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