The Lonely Crowd

New Haven: Yale University Press, 1952. Early printing of this landmark work. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition, bookplate to the front pastedown. The Lonely Crowd is considered by many to be the most influential book of the twentieth century. Its now-classic analysis of the 'new middle class' in terms of inner-directed and other-directed social character opened exciting… Read more about this item

New Haven: Yale University Press, 1950. First edition of this landmark work. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. The Lonely Crowd is considered by many to be the most influential book of the twentieth century. Its now-classic analysis of the 'new middle class' in terms of inner-directed and other-directed social character opened exciting new dimensions in our understanding… Read more about this item

New Haven: Yale University Press, 1950. First edition of this landmark work. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the the co-author Nathan Glazer on the title page, "The idea that men are created equal is both true and misleading: men are created different; they lose their social freedom and their individual autonomy in seeking to become like each other.… Read more about this item

Yale University Press, 1950-01-01. Paperback. Good. 5x0x8. Paperback. Previous owner's book stamp on front endpaper. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear, creased spine, rubbing to corners.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

New Haven & London: Yale University Press, 1968 The hypothesis of this book is that there has been a change in the character of the American people, that where once men whose character was "inner-directed" dominated our society, the tendency is now toward the dominance of the "other-directed" character. The inner-directed persons are those who internalize adult authority - the… Read more about this item

UsedAcceptable. There is either a name, note, or insciprtion on the inside cover. The pages are sun faded and slightly yellowing. We flipped through this book and didn't notice any notes or underlines. There is a lot of wear and tear on the cover. There may be stickers or sticker residue on the cover. There… Read more about this item

Yale University Press. 1965. Paperback. UsedGood. ASIN: B000Y2331M Softcover, abridged edition with a new foreword; 13th pri nting; fading and shelf wear to exterior; a few margin marks and a bit of u nderlining; otherwise in good condition with firm binding. .