Aristocracy & Evolution by W. H. Mallock
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"Aristocracy & Evolution" by W. H. Mallock is a sociological study written in the late 19th century. The book explores the concept of aristocracy not as a mere hereditary class, but as a representation of the exceptionally talented and efficient minority across society. The author aims to examine the social rights, origins, and functions of the wealthier classes and challenges prevailing sociological doctrines. The opening portion of the work outlines the shift
in scientific focus from physical and physiological evolution to the evolution of society and social structures, suggesting that this new direction has attracted intellectual scrutiny. Mallock critiques contemporary sociological methods, arguing that they tend to ignore the role of exceptional individuals—"great men"—in societal progress. Through his analysis, he aims to pinpoint the fundamental errors in modern sociological study related to aggregating human experiences, thereby setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the relationship between societal evolution and the influence of the aristocracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mallock, W. H. (William Hurrell), 1849-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Aristocracy & Evolution A Study of the Rights, the Origin, and the Social Functions of the Wealthier Classes |
| Alternate Title | Aristocracy and Evolution |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HM: Social sciences: Sociology |
| Subject | Social sciences |
| Subject | Ability |
| Subject | Aristocracy (Social class) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58968 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 334 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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