This Troubled World by Eleanor Roosevelt
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"This Troubled World" by Eleanor Roosevelt is a political and philosophical treatise written in the late 1930s. The book addresses the pressing social and international issues of the era, reflecting on the global climate fraught with conflict, tension, and the escalating threat of war. Through thoughtful analysis, Roosevelt discusses the need for effective mechanisms to resolve international disputes and emphasizes the importance of fostering understanding among nations. In "This Troubled World," Eleanor
Roosevelt examines the causes of unrest and conflict in the global arena, recognizing the complexity of national interests and the necessity for dialogue and compromise among nations. The text advocates for the development of international systems to address grievances before they escalate into violence, suggesting the establishment of a reliable authority to define aggressor nations and manage disputes. Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of education in transforming human nature and the collective desire for peace, urging individuals to cultivate a spirit of brotherly love and mutual respect. Ultimately, the book serves as a call to action, highlighting that true peace requires not only structural changes in international relations but also a profound shift in individual attitudes toward cooperation and compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 38027032 |
| Title | This Troubled World |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JX: Political science: International law |
| Subject | Peace |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65731 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65731-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 412 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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