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The Wellsian Bible
Hazlitt, Henry | December 30, 1931 issue

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The article discusses the book "The Work, Wealth and Happiness of Mankind," by H.G. Wells. "Such a general picture of all mankind about its business," writes Wells in his introduction, "has not been attempted before." Assurance to this degree seems astounding, but one has to remember that it is quite impersonal: it is not a mere personal vanity; it is a compelling sense on Wells's part that what he has to say is of the utmost urgency and importance to the world. WeIIs opens with a historical overture" telling how man became an economic animal. He tells next how man has learned to think and gain a mastery over force and matter.

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WORK, Wealth & Happiness of Mankind, The (Book); WELLS, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946; HUMAN beings; HAPPINESS; WEALTH; ECONOMICS
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