Henry Rossiter (74 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. staples booklet is tight with no markings, wraps have some rubbing and soiling.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, September 1960. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Unmarked. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Foxing to edges and covers. Not from a library. vii + 146 pages. The National Purpose was a highly influential, five-part public debate and essay symposium jointly sponsored by Life magazine and The New York Times that aimed to address a widespread anxiety that post-war America had become overly materialistic, affluent, and complacent, losing its foundational sense of mission in the face of the escalating Cold War. The series emerged at a critical cultural and political juncture the end of the Eisenhower administration and the dawn of the 1960 presidential campaign. Spurred by massive economic growth, intellectual critiques like John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, and Soviet advancements like Sputnik, policymakers and journalists feared Americans were prioritizing personal comfort over national survival. The series sought to explicitly redefine the country's collective goals. The symposium featured ten prominent American leaders, intellectuals, and public figures who published long-form essays in the pages of Life and The New York Times. Notable contributors included: Adlai Stevenson: The former Democratic presidential nominee argued that America needed to "extend our vision. to all mankind" rather than retreating into private wealth. David Sarnoff: The head of RCA argued for a aggressive, renewed dedication to democratic traditions specifically tailored to fighting and defeating global Communism. Billy Graham: The famed evangelist diagnosed a "moral and spiritual cancer" in the country, warning that an obsession with personal luxury was robbing citizens of their individual and national character. Walter Lippmann & James Reston: The legendary political commentators argued that the country was stagnant and waiting for a political innovator—asserting that a great nation requires decisive presidential leadership to guide public resolve. Other Authors: The series also featured essays from Archibald MacLeish, John W. Gardner, Clinton Rossiter, John K. Jessup, and defense strategist Albert Wohlstetter. The articles generated enormous public discussion and heavily shaped the rhetoric of the 1960 election, directly influencing John F. Kennedy's "New Frontier" campaign, which focused on sacrifice and national renewal.…

1 First printing. 1 p. l., 75, [3] p. incl. illus., plates. 24 cm. Very Good in Poor dust jacket. severe wear to dj but it is present. no ownership marks.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Signed. Numbered 230 of 500 copies, signed by Elton Wayland Hall - signed/inscribed by the author - NICE! - may have remainder mark or previous owner's name Oversized.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Story of a Living Temple; a Study of the Human Body. Book.

Condition: New.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 9" x 7.75", 51pp. This issue includes illustrated essays on Albrecht Durer (34pp) and Camille Pisarro (11pp). Both essays include black and white illustrations.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condition: Fine (no DJ). First edition. Edition limited to 500 copies, this copy numbered 365 and signed by the author. 4to, 130 pp., b/w plates & illustrations throughout.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Slightly musty. Typical exterior wear including light scuffs and soils. Good+ condition. Well illustrated. Book.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The Story of a Living Temple; a Study of the Human Body. Book.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback. Condition: New.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. Very good softcover volume. Covers show light edge wear. Previous owner's name on first page, pages are otherwise clean and unmarked, though tanned.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Condition: New. In English.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Illustrated by 57 color and b&w reproductions and photographs. First edition. Picture Book Series. Pictorial card wraps, deckled edge. 4to. pp. [60]. Near Fine. Small price sticker rear cover only flaw.