The impacts and tradeoffs of technology, communism and inequality in the fiction of "Brave New World"

The impacts and tradeoffs of technology, communism and inequality in the fiction of
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Synopsis The impacts and tradeoffs of technology, communism and inequality in the fiction of "Brave New World" by : Lucas Agudiez Roitman

Essay from the year 2013 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: B, Stanford University, language: English, abstract: In Aldous Huxley’s piece, “Brave New World”, one can find multiple ideas taken from Marxist ideology; specifically from Marx’ and Engels’ Communist Manifesto. The role of technology is in both works related to the creation of multiple classes, although with different power structures. This paper will analyze to what extent technology is pertinent in the pursuit of utopia, drawing parallels from the Communist Manifesto (where technology, which leads to a particular mode of production, is under attack) and the fictional piece, Brave New World (where technology also impacts the social order arguably negatively). The economic crisis of 1929, more commonly known as the Great Depression and Keynesian consumerist theory as a response to it, showed that there was a need for an alternative to address the shortcomings of capitalism. Socialism, was an enticing concept that not only sparked revolutions of nation states but also has become entrenched in modern culture.

Brave New World

Brave New World
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Publisher : Macmillan Reference USA
Total Pages : 174
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105034351242
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Synopsis Brave New World by : Robert S. Baker

Written in an easy-to-read, accessible style by teachers with years of classroom experience, Masterwork Studies are guides to the literary works most frequently studied in high school. Presenting ideas that spark imaginations, these books help students to gain background knowledge on great literature useful for papers and exams. The goal of each study is to encourage creative thinking by presenting engaging information about each work and its author. This approach allows students to arrive at sound analyses of their own, based on in-depth studies of popular literature. Each volume: -- Illuminates themes and concepts of a classic text -- Uses clear, conversational language -- Is an accessible, manageable length from 140 to 170 pages -- Includes a chronology of the author's life and era -- Provides an overview of the historical context -- Offers a summary of its critical reception -- Lists primary and secondary sources and index

Technology as a blessing or curse in Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World". The importance of individuality and freedom

Technology as a blessing or curse in Aldous Huxley's
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Total Pages : 17
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Synopsis Technology as a blessing or curse in Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World". The importance of individuality and freedom by :

Pre-University Paper from the year 2013 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 14, , language: English, abstract: This scientific research paper evaluates the importance of freedom and individuality by reference to Aldous Huxley’s novel “Brave New World” (1932). I chose this topic, because of its high complexity and the fact that technological progress plays a continuously rising role in our daily routine to make our lives easier or more comfortable. By writing about the inhumane circumstances, the inhabitants of the Brave New World live in, without realizing their loss of individuality or freedom; I want to point out that technological progress should always be only a human’s tool instead of his suppressor. The topic itself is very topical, because there are numerous controversies concerning technology, especially in the field of agricultural genetic engineering or, even more controversial, the use of technology in relation to human beings such as cloning and stem cell research. The novel contains a great deal of hidden messages and allusions, which is the reason why I would like to analyse the novel profoundly and convince the reader of the following pages of my hypothesis that humanity is more crucial for progress than technology. This research paper was a challenge, since it has been the first scientific work I have written and the fact that I have chosen a complex and demanding topic. Aldous Huxley’s dystopian science-fiction novel “Brave New World”, which was published in 1932 in London, covers the issue of a dehumanized society, in which individuality, freedom and contiguous, for us self-evident morals are taken in exchange for “Community, Identity [and], Stability". It takes place in the future, in the year A.F. (Annum Ford) 632, which equals the year 2540 in our calendar.

The End of Utopia

The End of Utopia
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Total Pages : 168
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Synopsis The End of Utopia by : Peter Edgerly Firchow

Infocus Article - English Peter Firchow explores the modern literary style of Brave New World toprovide a critical analysis of the novel's composition. Among the thingsdiscussed are the construction of the opening chapers, the rich literaryallusions presented by Huxley, and the book's narrative structure. A Study of Aldous Huxley's Brave New World pp. 13-36.

'Brave New World': Contexts and Legacies

'Brave New World': Contexts and Legacies
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 269
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ISBN-10 : 9781137445414
ISBN-13 : 1137445416
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Synopsis 'Brave New World': Contexts and Legacies by : Jonathan Greenberg

This collection of essays provides new readings of Huxley’s classic dystopian satire, Brave New World (1932). Leading international scholars consider from new angles the historical contexts in which the book was written and the cultural legacies in which it looms large. The volume affirms Huxley’s prescient critiques of modernity and his continuing relevance to debates about political power, art, and the vexed relationship between nature and humankind. Individual chapters explore connections between Brave New World and the nature of utopia, the 1930s American Technocracy movement, education and social control, pleasure, reproduction, futurology, inter-war periodical networks, motherhood, ethics and the Anthropocene, islands, and the moral life. The volume also includes a ‘Foreword’ written by David Bradshaw, one of the world’s top Huxley scholars. Timely and consistently illuminating, this collection is essential reading for students, critics, and Huxley enthusiasts alike.

Brave New World

Brave New World
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Publisher : Salem Press
Total Pages : 271
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ISBN-10 : 1619252384
ISBN-13 : 9781619252387
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Brave New World by : M. Keith Booker

This volume of criticism presents a variety of new essays on Aldous Huxleys Brave New World, a classic in the science fiction and dystopian genres. These essays delve into the cultural, historical, comparative and critical contexts for understanding Brav

Readings on Brave New World

Readings on Brave New World
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Publisher : Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
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ISBN-10 : 1565108353
ISBN-13 : 9781565108356
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Synopsis Readings on Brave New World by : Katie De Koster

This guide to reading and understanding "A Brave New World" includes a chronology of Aldous Huxley's life and career, critical essays on the novel, and primary and secondary bibliographies for further reading.

The Anarchy of the World State in "Brave New World"

The Anarchy of the World State in
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Total Pages : 10
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ISBN-10 : 9783668836969
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Synopsis The Anarchy of the World State in "Brave New World" by : Himanshu Likhar

Essay from the year 2018 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, , language: English, abstract: This paper revisits the classic novel "Brave New World" and takes a look at the some of the problems of that world. Since there are many, a majority can be linked back to the "World State" and its anarchy. So, this paper delves into this aspect and identifies various reasons why the World State has succeeded in dehumanizing the world in "Brave New World" and what changes could be made so that, if we get a chance, we could make that world a better place to live in.

Futurology Fiasco

Futurology Fiasco
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Total Pages : 240
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Synopsis Futurology Fiasco by : Георгий Хосроевич Шахназаров

Revolution from Above

Revolution from Above
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Publisher : Arktos
Total Pages : 273
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ISBN-10 : 9781907166501
ISBN-13 : 1907166505
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Synopsis Revolution from Above by : Kerry Raymond Bolton

Dr. Bolton demonstrates that the supposed rivalry between Marxist-inspired movements and capitalism has always been an illusion. He shows that the ultimate goal of capitalism is to create a worldwide collectivist society of consumers, and Marxism is merely one means of attaining this. He traces this idea back to Plato, through the Illuminati, the Freemasons, the French Revolution, and Communism.