New Brunswick, New Jersey & London: Transaction Publishers, 1989. Flat, uncreased spine. Sharp corners. Very Good condition but for previous owner's name and occasional margin notes. There is highlighting in the first third of the book and one sentence on page 313. Otherwise all pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. Originally published in 1957. This 1989 edition features a new 9-page Introduction by Joseph Frank. Bound in the original peach color wraps. From the publisher: "This book shows the various evolutionary forces which have converged from different directions to effect human disintegration. It discusses the evidences of disintegration in all fields of contemporary experience, from social, political and economic processes to those in learning, art and poetry.". 1989 expanded edition. Softcover. Very Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. xxi, 337pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Title

The Tower and the Abyss: An Inquiry into the Transformation of the Individual

Publisher

Transaction Publishers, New Brunswick, New Jersey & London

Publication Date

1989

Language

English

ISBN 10

0887387888

ISBN 13

9780887387883

Binding

Paperback

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NOT a library discard

Edition

1989 expanded edition.

Condition

Very Good condition

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This book shows the various evolutionary forces which have converged from different directions to effect human disintegration. It discusses the evidences of disintegration in all fields of contemporary experience, from social, political and economic processes to those in learning, art and poetry.

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Erich Kahler

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