{"product_id":"a-joy-for-ever-john-ruskin-9781023051965","title":"A Joy For Ever","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Ruskin's \"A Joy For Ever (And Its Price in the Market)\" remains a vital exploration of art's intrinsic value within a society often driven by purely economic considerations. A foundational text in both art criticism and political economy, Ruskin delves into the ethical dimensions of labor, production, and consumption. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally delivered as lectures, this thought-provoking work challenges conventional notions of wealth and proposes a radical re-evaluation of \"value\" itself. Ruskin urges readers to consider the social and moral implications of their economic choices, particularly as they relate to the creation and appreciation of art. He champions social reform and highlights the importance of human dignity in all forms of work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA crucial contribution to social theory, \"A Joy For Ever\" encourages a deeper understanding of the connections between art, ethics, and the well-being of society. This edition offers a carefully prepared and accessible presentation of Ruskin's influential ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Ruskin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023051966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023051965\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.22d","brand":"John Ruskin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48153383796991,"sku":"9781023051965","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_126b61a3-58ed-43c8-90e1-50ef06a5ac0b.jpg?v=1770783117","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-joy-for-ever-john-ruskin-9781023051965","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}