{"product_id":"regeneration-a-egmont-alfred-egmont-hake-9781025249186","title":"Regeneration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Regeneration\" by A. Egmont Hake is a foundational work of 19th-century social and cultural criticism, written as a direct and incisive reply to Max Nordau's seminal book, \"Degeneration.\" Published amidst the intense intellectual ferment of the fin-de-siècle, Hake's treatise challenges Nordau's widespread critique of modern art, literature, and societal trends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume offers a compelling philosophical and psychological counter-argument, meticulously dissecting Nordau's assertions and proposing an alternative perspective on the state of civilization. Hake's \"Regeneration\" moves beyond mere rebuttal, presenting a robust vision of renewal and progress that stands in stark contrast to the era's pervasive anxieties about decline. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEngaging deeply with themes of world history, social movements, and the very concept of cultural health, Hake provides invaluable insight into the intellectual landscape of the late 19th century. As a significant document in the history of social philosophy, this book illuminates the complex debates surrounding morality, art, and the future of society. For readers fascinated by the vigorous dialogues that shaped a pivotal historical period, \"Regeneration\" remains an essential and thought-provoking contribution to the ongoing conversation about humanity's path.\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 A. Egmont (Alfred Egmont) Hake,Nicholas Murray Butler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025249186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025249186\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 12\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.53d","brand":"A. Egmont (Alfred Egmont) Hake","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520181121279,"sku":"9781025249186","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fdcf08f1-2790-4a0d-9059-d7cae19d0a65.jpg?v=1778741234","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/regeneration-a-egmont-alfred-egmont-hake-9781025249186","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}