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Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Springfield, Illinois, 1958; First Edition; 8vo, 238 pages; illustrated. A study of the function of art therapy in the treatment of emotionally disturbed boys at Wiltwyck School For Boys in Esopus, New York. A monograph in the Bannerstone Division of American Lectures In Psychology series. Inscribed and signed to distinguished Los Angeles philanthropist Anna Bing by Viola Bernard, M.D., who wrote the foreword to the book.. Bing, wife of millionaire Leo Bing, was an ardent child education advocate who founded numerous child education centers throughout Southern California and was pivotal in the creation of the Los Angeles County Museum Of Art. Illustrated in both color and b&w. Very Good Plus, in a Very Good dust jacket.

Longmans, Green, & Co., London, 1951; First Edition; small 8vo, 43 pages. An analysis of the writings of Bertrand Russell, published by Longmans Green as a supplement to "British Book News." Eight page bibliography plus complete index of Russell’s essays at the back. Very Good, in wraps. Frontispiece portrait photo of Russell.

Haldeman-Julius Publications, Girard, Kansas, 1942; First Edition; small 8vo, 40 pages. Three essays by Bertrand Russell. Very Good, in printed stiff wraps with minor tanning. Soft corner crease at upper right.

W.W. Norton & Co., NY, 1981; First Edition, third printing; 8vo, 224 pages. Norman Cousins’ insightful investigation into the power of collective mind in solving the ills of modern society. Fine, in a clean and bright Very Good dust jacket with a shallowly clipped flap corner, not affecting the printed price. Warmly inscribed and signed by the author on the title page to friend Ana Bing Arnold, distinguished Los Angeles philanthropist and patron of the arts.

Group For The Advancement Of Psychiatry, NY, 1964; First Edition; 8vo, 320 pages. Report No. 57 of the G. A. P., formulated by the committee on social issues. A fascinating study of the psychiatric aspects of nuclear war, still relevant. Chapters on War and the Nature of Man, Psychological Factors Contributing to the Arms Race, Dehumanization, Psychological Considerations Concerning Deterrence and Civil Defense, Considerations Related to the Conduct of International Conflict Without Violence, and more. Very Good, in printed card wraps. Crisp and bright, no chips or tears.

Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, 1914; First Edition; 8vo, 414 pages; top edges gilt; black cloth boards; gilt titles. English physician Havelock Ellis’s chilling designs for worldwide social engineering through the implementation of eugenics, euphemistically termed "Social Hygiene." Ellis was in addition an ardent champion of women’s rights, and there are three full chapters on the subject. A revealing book which provides an early look at systematic plans for a homogeneous human race, ruled by one world government. Disquietingly familiar, viewed against today’s liberal political agenda. Very Good, no dust jacket. Spine lightly sunned.