Footnotes

SYNDICALISM

A CRITICAL EXAMINATION

BY

J. RAMSAY MACDONALD. M.P.

Cloth, 1s. net.

A clear and concise explanation of what Syndicalism means, with a Critical Examination of its Aims and Principles

CONTENTS

Trade Unionism, Socialism, and Syndicalism

Political Action and the General Strike

The Philosophy of Sorel

The Programme of Direct Action

Syndicalism in Europe and America

Syndicalism in Great Britain

An Examination of Syndicalist Principles

The Programme of Syndicalism

Conclusion

“Mr. Ramsay Macdonald has done a genuine service in writing this little book.”—Westminster Gazette.

“A lucid and accurate account of the ideas behind a movement which is much talked about, but little understood.”—Daily Chronicle.

“A clever and creditable piece of work.”—Western Morning News.

“Tells everything that need be known in regard to Syndicalism.”—Yorkshire Observer.

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A HISTORY OF LABOUR REPRESENTATION

By A. W. HUMPHREY

With an Introduction by GILBERT SLATER, Principal of Ruskin College, Oxford

Crown 8vo, 2s. 6d. net.

The objects of this book are to present a record of the movement for labour representation in the United Kingdom from its first beginning in 1857 to the end of 1911, and the arguments for and against class representation. Professor Gilbert Slater in his introduction writes: “Mr. Humphrey has earned the gratitude of students by the striking and straightforward narrative he has put together.”

“A clear business-like and detailed history of the rise of the labour representation.”—Times.

“A well-studied and interesting account.”—Scotsman.

“Mr. Humphrey has earned the gratitude of all earnest students of sociology.”—Western Mail..

THE CHILD AND THE PARENT

By DOUGLAS PEPLER

Crown 8vo, 2s. 6d. net.

A small volume containing the history of the provision of meals to the children of poor parents, and an account of children’s care committees, their work and organization, with particular reference to the place of the voluntary worker and the duties of an official.

“The history of the origin and work of the Care Committee is dealt with by Mr. Douglas Pepler in an interesting way, and he writes suggestively of the great problems with which its workers are brought into contact.”—Nation.

“It would be impossible to put the conditions of the problem in clearer or better words.”—Evening News.

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THE TASK OF SOCIAL HYGIENE

By HAVELOCK ELLIS

Author of “The World of Dreams,” “The Soul of Spain,” etc.

Large Crown 8vo, 8s. 6d. net.

CONTENTS

Introduction—The Changing Status of Women—The New Aspect of the Woman’s Movement—The Emancipation of Women in relation to Romantic Love—The Significance of a Falling Birth-rate—Eugenics and Love—Religion and the Child—The Problem of Sexual Hygiene—Immorality and Law—The War against War—The Problem of an International Language—Individualism and Socialism—Index.

“A singularly powerful book.”—Daily Graphic.

“The work of one who thinks of, and fearlessly looks to, the future.”—The Times.

“Should be read by our legislators, philanthropists, and reformers.”—Daily News.

“Those who like to have their thoughts stimulated will find his book delightful.”—Observer.

“A most interesting and suggestive book.”—Scotsman.

RATIONALISM

By Rt. Hon. J. M. ROBERTSON. M.P.

Cloth - 1s. net.

CONTENTS

The Term—The Practical Position—The Religious Challenge—The Philosophical Challenge—The Skeptical Religious Challenge—The Meaning of Reason—The Test of Truth—Ultimate Problems—Ideals.

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MAN AND SUPERMAN

A COMEDY AND A PHILOSOPHY

BY

BERNARD SHAW

Paper, 6d.

“Of extraordinary brilliance and suggestiveness.”—Vanity Fair.

“From first to last it is a royal feast of witticisms.”—Yorkshire Daily Observer.

“This is his masterpiece.”—Saturday Review.

JOHN BULL’S OTHER ISLAND

BY

BERNARD SHAW

New Edition in Paper, with a new Preface, 6d.

“The cleverest play Mr. Shaw has written.”—Evening Standard.

“John Bull’s ‘Other Island’ is so far the author’s masterpiece.”—Glasgow Herald.

“One of the choicest and most stimulating of all the author’s plays.”—Yorkshire Post.

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