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Major Works: 20th Century

You are currently browsing 41–50 of 92 new and published major works in the subject of 20th Century — sorted by publish date from newer books to older books.

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Routledge Major Works has a strong international focus and each of the sets is edited by a leading expert in their field. This publishing programme continues to grow with new book series being created all the time. Worthy mentions include a new Sports Studies and Construction Series.

Titles published by Routledge Major Works cover an abundance of literature on leading and influential figures, key concepts, topics and sub-disciplines across the social sciences, humanities, behavioural sciences and law.

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  1. Today & Tomorrow Vol 4 Women, Marriage & the Family

    Lysistrata, or Woman's Future and Future Woman Chronos, or the Future of the Family Aphrodite or the Future of Sexual Relationships

    By Ludovici, Paul, de Pomerai

    Volume 4 Lysistrata, or Woman’s Future and Future Woman A M Ludovici Originally published in 1927 " Pro-feminine but anti-feminist…" Scotsman " A stimulating book" Sunday Times This volume represents an attack on many modern conventions and practices which, according to the author, the world...

    Published March 31st 2008 by Routledge

  2. Today and Tomorrow Volume 15 Society & the State

    It Isn't Done: Taboos Among the British Islanders Stentor or the Press of Today and Tomorrow Nuntius or the Future of Advertising Cato or the Future of Censorship

    By Lyall, Ockham, Russell, Seagle

    It Isn’t Done Taboo Among the British Islanders Archibald Lyall Originally published in 1930 "An admirably brisk attack on taboos." Observer "An amusingly provocative little essay." Bystander A witty and interesting contribution to the study of what may and may not be done in the British Isles...

    Published March 31st 2008 by Routledge

  3. Today and Tomorrow Volume 14 Society and the State

    Archon or the Future of Government Cain or the Future of Crime Solon or the Price of Justice Lycurgus, or the Future of the Law Fortuna, or Chance and Design

    By Fyfe, Godwin, Harvey, Haynes, Young

    Archon or the Future of Government Hamilton Fyfe Originally published in 1927 "This is a good essay on the nature of government, or politics." Economic Review "Writes with a wide experience and an intimate knowledge". Daily Herald. This volume surveys the methods of government in the past...

    Published March 31st 2008 by Routledge

  4. Today and Tomorrow Volume 17 Religion and Folklore

    Eutychus, or the Future of the Pulpit Apella or the Future of the Jews Vicisti, Galilaee? Perseus, of Dragons

    By Holtby, Reviewer, Powley, Stokes

    Eutychus Or the Future of the Pulpit Winifred Holtby Originally published in 1928 "Few wittier or wiser books have appeared in this stimulating series." Spectator "…delicious fun." Guardian A dialogue between Archbishop Fénelon, who stands for the great ecclesiastical tradition of preaching,...

    Published March 31st 2008 by Routledge

  5. Child and Education: Mini-set D Today & Tomorrow 2 vols

    Today and Tomorrow

    By Various

    Originally published between 1925 and 1931 the volumes in this mini-set cover education, from early years to further education, as well as the role parents and society have in the moral education of children and young people. Among others the authors included are: C E M Joad, W J K Diplock, M...

    Published February 29th 2008 by Routledge

  6. Great Britain, The Empire and America: Mini-set K Today & Tomorrow 2 vols

    Today and Tomorrow

    By Various

    The volumes in this mini-set discuss Britain and its relationship with its colonies, Irish and Scottish national identity and the relationship between the UK, USA and Canada. Authors included are C H Bretherton, J F C Fuller, George Godwin, C M Grieve, W Eric Harris, R J Minney, F C S Schiller,...

    Published February 29th 2008 by Routledge

  7. War and Politics: Mini-set I Today & Tomorrow 1 vol

    Today and Tomorrow

    By Various

    With volumes by some of the most eminent commentators of the day, such as J B S Haldane and B H Liddell Hart, the volumes in this set, originally published between 1925 and 1930 focus on politics, international relations and the lessons that were learnt from the First World War. ...

    Published February 29th 2008 by Routledge

  8. Home, Clothes, Food: Mini-set C Today & Tomorrow 1 vol

    Today and Tomorrow

    By Various

    The focus of the titles in this mini-set, originally published between 1926 and 1928 is on the challenges of feeding an increasing global population, technological changes in the home, the evolutionary role of clothes and the dangers and benefits of alcohol....

    Published February 29th 2008 by Routledge

  9. Women, Marriage and Family: Mini-set B Today & Tomorrow 2 vols

    Today and Tomorrow

    By Various

    Originally published between 1926 and 1931 the titles in this mini-set discuss the role of women in both domestic and professional areas, contraception, sexual relationships and the changing nature of the family within society....

    Published February 29th 2008 by Routledge

  10. Sport and Leisure: Mini-set O Today & Tomorrow 1 vol

    Today and Tomorrow

    By Various

    Originally published between 1926 and 1928 these volumes discuss sport, leisure activities and the future uses of the countryside as a place for pursuing sports, including hunting. The authors included are Martin S Briggs, C E M Joad, J Leslie Mitchell, and George Sandilands. ...

    Published February 29th 2008 by Routledge

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Forthcoming Books

  1. Phenomenology, Language and the Social Sciences
    By Maurice Roche
    To Be Published August 7th 2013
  2. A Historical Introduction to Phenomenology
    By Seppo Sajama, Matti Kamppinen
    To Be Published August 7th 2013
  3. Life Forms and Meaning Structure
    By Alfred Schutz
    To Be Published August 7th 2013
  4. Back to 'Things in Themselves': A Phenomenological Foundation for Classical Realism
    By Josef Seifert
    To Be Published August 7th 2013
  5. Sociology, Phenomenology and Marxian Analysis: A Critical Discussion of the Theory and Practice of a Science of Society
    By Barry Smart
    To Be Published August 7th 2013

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