November

The Genial Mr. Nock EdmUlndA. Opitz 685 A guided tour of the highlights of the wisdom of Albert Jay Nock. Socialism Eats the Seed Grain Glenn L. Pearson 694 The tragedy of a system focused on consumption. Book Reviews: 700 "Blaming Technology: The Irrational Search for Soapegoats" by Samuel G. Florman "The Man versus the State" by Herbert Spencer Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

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