Milner Esther (16 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good +. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Volume 175, Article 3, Pages 781-1065. Series of papers from workshop held February 19-21, 1970.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Revised edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Highlighting in yellow ink throughout text blocks. Light bumping visible to corners of boards and ends of spine strip. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

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

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

Softcover. Tan soft cover, black lettering, small stains on front, text vg. Science; 3977.

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

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

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback - clean, clean cover, no marks - from private collection -.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the concept of the 'touchstone fallacy,' a pervasive belief that material success and consumerism hold the key to happiness and personal fulfillment. The author argues that this fallacy has become deeply ingrained in American society, leading to a decline in individual self-worth and a sense of social dislocation. The author traces the historical roots of the touchstone fallacy to the American Dream and the emphasis on individualism and self-reliance. However, they contend that the changing economic and social landscape has rendered this belief obsolete, as success is increasingly dependent on factors beyond an individual's control. The book examines the psychological consequences of the touchstone fallacy, such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and a lack of community. It also discusses how this fallacy has contributed to the fragmentation of society, with individuals becoming isolated and alienated from one another. Ultimately, the author calls for a re-examination of our values and a shift away from the touchstone fallacy towards a more holistic and meaningful understanding of happiness and fulfillment. This book offers a timely critique of the American Dream and its impact on our individual and collective well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. 12mo. 98 pp. White wraps with graphic of women inside of an audio reel, black titling. Scuffing and discoloration to wraps. Otherwise clean and sound. Ownership inscription in blue ballpoint by founder of The Feminist Press, Florence Howe & her husband, anti-war activist and author Paul Lauter.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good +. Annals, No. 175, 3; pp. 781-10-65.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good +. Annals, No. 175, 3; pp. 781-10-65.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Octavo. Ownership stamp and signature of a noted American psychologist on the front fly else fine in very slightly sunned else fine dustwrapper. Scarce, especially in jacket.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 218 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 218 Language: English.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 156.