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Degeneration

Degeneration

Nordau, Max Simon

Hardcover

Medical ReferenceGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1023238810
ISBN13: 9781023238816
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 538
Weight: 2.04
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Max Nordau's Degeneration is a landmark work of social criticism, dissecting the anxieties of the fin de siecle period. Published at the close of the 19th century, the book offers a controversial diagnosis of European intellectual life, exploring perceived cultural decline and the rise of what Nordau considered to be degenerate artistic and philosophical movements.

Examining various aspects of society, Degeneration argues that the rapid pace of modernity and societal shifts were contributing to a weakening of the social fabric. Nordau analyzes trends in art, literature, and philosophy, linking them to what he saw as psychological and social decay. This seminal text, deeply rooted in intellectual history, provides a fascinating glimpse into the fears and uncertainties of a society grappling with immense change. It remains a significant contribution to sociological thought and the study of popular culture, offering enduring insights into the anxieties surrounding progress and the perceived breakdown of traditional values.

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