Bertrand Russell's America:His Transatlantic Travels and Writings. Volume Two 1945-1970

by: Barry Feinberg (Author),Ronald Kasrils(Author)

Publisher: Routledge

Edition: 1st

Publication Date: 2012/11/20

Language: English

Print Length: 448 pages

ISBN-10: 0415662222

ISBN-13: 9780415662222

Book Description

Originally published in 1984, this volume documents Bertrand Russell’s travels in America covering the period 1945-1970. It is presented in two halves with the first a biographical account of Russell’s involvement with the United States, with special reference to the seven visits he made there during this time period. Throughout this section the most representative of Russell’s joualistic writings are highlighted and these are presented as full texts in the second half of the book.This collection is assembled to provide an understanding of Russell’s deep and many-sided involvement with the United States during his life. A documented account, it is supplemented with important letters, photographs and newspaper articles.

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Originally published in 1984, this volume documents Bertrand Russell’s travels in America covering the period 1945-1970. It is presented in two halves with the first a biographical account of Russell’s involvement with the United States, with special reference to the seven visits he made there during this time period. Throughout this section the most representative of Russell’s joualistic writings are highlighted and these are presented as full texts in the second half of the book.This collection is assembled to provide an understanding of Russell’s deep and many-sided involvement with the United States during his life. A documented account, it is supplemented with important letters, photographs and newspaper articles.