Mortals and Others, Volume I: American Essays 1931-1935 (Bertrand Russell Paperbacks) - Softcover

A collection of essays and journalism covering a wide range of topics from balancing prosperity and public expenditure to the mental differences between boys and girls, revealing the humourous aspect of Russell's personality.

From 1931 to 1935 Bertrand Russell was one of the regular contributors to the literary pages of the New York American, together with other distinguished authors such as Aldous Huxley and Vita Sackville-West. Mortals and Others presents a selection of his essays, ranging from the politically correct to the perfectly obscure: from Is the World Going Mad? to Should Socialists Smoke Good Cigars? Even though written in the politically heated climate of the 1930s, these essays are surprisingly topical and engaging for the present-day reader. Mortals and Others serves as a splendid, fresh introduction to the compassionate eclecticism of Bertrand Russell's mind.