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100 1 _aWells, H. G.
_q(Herbert George),
_d1866-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Salvaging of Civilization
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Salvaging_of_Civilization
500 _aRelease date is 2010-10-29
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Salvaging of Civilization" by H. G. Wells is a political and philosophical discourse written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the disastrous consequences of war and the urgent necessity for humanity to create a unified global state capable of addressing the threats posed by modern conflict and societal disintegration. Wells argues that traditional nationalistic sentiments must be replaced with a broader sense of global responsibility and cooperation to prevent the decline of civilization. The opening of this work examines the state of humanity after the Great War, highlighting the fragility of civilization as it grapples with the destructive forces unleashed by modern warfare. Wells discusses the urgent need for a concerted effort to eliminate war and its detrimental effects on society, stressing that political and social systems must evolve to reflect the interconnectedness of the modern world. Through a thorough exploration of historical context and political theory, the text lays the groundwork for a vision of a world united by common law and purpose, emphasizing that failure to adapt could lead to catastrophic outcomes for humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEducation
653 _aCivilization, Modern -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33889
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