{"product_id":"2026600003179-secondhand-the-quest-for-utopia-an-anthology-of-imaginary-societies","title":"The Quest For Utopia: An Anthology Of Imaginary Societies","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st us ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Boards - good; faded spine; minor marks. Binding - tight. DJ - chipped and torn with some loss. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in the study of political philosophy and speculative literature, The Quest for Utopia: An Anthology of Imaginary Societies presents a sweeping collection of utopian writings spanning centuries of human imagination, assembled and contextualized by Glenn Negley and J. Max Patrick. The anthology chronicles humanity's enduring dream of the perfect society, gathering texts from ancient philosophers, Renaissance visionaries, and modern social theorists who each imagined an ideal world built on reason, justice, or harmony. Negley and Patrick provide authoritative introductions and commentary that situate each work within its historical and intellectual context, illustrating how utopian thought has both reflected and challenged the social conditions of its era. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, making it an indispensable resource for students of literature, history, and political theory alike. As a definitive reference in utopian studies, the collection argues that the impulse to imagine a better world is not mere escapism but a fundamental and recurring force in the development of human civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48798684053723,"sku":"2026600003179-SECONDHAND","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/852e422d-33ad-4929-931b-1863f0afe24a.png?v=1779385005","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026600003179-secondhand-the-quest-for-utopia-an-anthology-of-imaginary-societies","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}