ABSTRACT

First published in 1921, Problems of a New World deals with the economic and political issues that arose from the First World War. The first three parts of the study consider the world before the war, and the interests, purposes and ideals which influenced the national psyche during the years which followed. In the final two parts, Hobson assesses the political and economic conditions confronted by the post-war world, with a particular focus on the impact of war on industry, labour and the ideals of nationhood. This is an important work, of great interest to modern European and economic historians and students.

part I|45 pages

Collapse of the Old Order

chapter Chapter I|30 pages

The Surprise of 1914

chapter ChapterII|13 pages

Down the Rapids

part II|43 pages

The Civilian Mind

chapter Chapter I|13 pages

The Spirit of the Herd

chapter Chapter II|9 pages

Vainglory and Credulity

chapter Chapter III|10 pages

The Hysteria of Intolerance

chapter Chapter IV|9 pages

The Submergence of Personality

part III|61 pages

The Tragi-Comedy of War-Idealism

chapter Chapter I|10 pages

Idealism of the Politicians

chapter Chapter II|13 pages

Idealism of the Peoples

chapter Chapter III|14 pages

The Acid Test

chapter Chapter IV|8 pages

The Roots of Idealism

chapter Chapter V|6 pages

The Vindication of Idealism

chapter Chapter VI|8 pages

The Exploitation of Ideals

part IV|61 pages

The New Industrial Revolution

chapter Chapter I|33 pages

The Challenge to Property

chapter Chapter II|14 pages

The Liberation of Labour

chapter Chapter III|12 pages

Revolution by Consent

part V|60 pages

A New World

chapter Chapter I|10 pages

Changes of National Status

chapter Chapter II|8 pages

A Sham League of Nations

chapter Chapter III|16 pages

The Achievement of Democracy

chapter Chapter IV|7 pages

Self-Determination and Federalism

chapter Chapter V|9 pages

The Mutability of Human Nature

chapter Chapter VI|8 pages

Problems of the New World