ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD UTOPIA
From New Latin Utopia (coined by Sir Thomas More in 1516 as the title of his book that described an imaginary island representing the perfect society), literally: no place, from Greek ou not + topos a place.
5 QUOTES WITH «UTOPIA»
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Utopia.
I realised that the political context had got worse since the 2010 World Cup. I tried to ignore it but I wanted, as a national coach - you may call this Utopia - to make Catalans and Basques feel good about supporting a Spanish side... to unite even the most sectarian and nationalist.
Global warming has melted the polar ice caps, raised the levels of the oceans and flooded the earth's great cities. Despite its evident prosperity, New Jersey is scarcely Utopia.
Capitalism is always evaluated against dreams. Utopia is a dream. It doesn't exist.
We are at heart so profoundly anarchistic that the only form of state we can imagine living in is Utopian; and so cynical that the only Utopia we can believe in is authoritarian.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UTOPIA»
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Utopia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Utopia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Utopia and the Dialogue of Comfort
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
A fully revised 2002 edition of one of the most successful volumes in the entire series of Cambridge Texts.
Sir Thomas More (Saint), George M. Logan, Robert Merrihew Adams, 2002
But on the day that Andrew Warne arrives, Utopia finds itself in the grip of something far more sinister and every man, woman and child trapped in the dome are at risk.
In this pioneering book, Samuel Moyn elevates that extraordinary transformation to center stage and asks what it reveals about the ideal’s troubled present and uncertain future.
This attractive combination suits the edition especially well for use in Renaissance and reformation courses.
Thomas More, David Wootton, 1935
The novel popularized the concept of utopian societies in literary works, and can even be credited with the first introduction of the Greek term utopia into the English language.
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Cruising
Utopia: The Then and There of Queer Futurity
Cruising Utopia seeks to break the present stagnancy by cruising ahead. Drawing on the work of Ernst Bloch, José Esteban Muñoz recalls the queer past for guidance in presaging its future.
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Utopia in Performance: Finding Hope at the Theater
"Jill Dolan is the theatre's most astute critic, and this new book is perhaps her most important.
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Architecture and
Utopia: Design and Capitalist Development
Written from a neo-Marxist point of view by a prominent Italian architectural historian, Architecture and Utopia leads the reader beyond architectural form into a broader understanding of the relation of architecture to society and the ...
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Utopia & Revolution: On the Origins of a Metaphor
The most comprehensive study of ideology and utopia since Karl Mannheim's work of the 1930s, Utopia and Revolution can be understood as turning classical political theory on its head or, perhaps, inside out.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UTOPIA»
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Promises of love, jobs for foreign recruits in IS 'utopia'
"IS sells its Islamic utopia to these young men and women," said Lina Khatib, head of the Carnegie Endowment's Middle East Centre in Beirut. "It tells them that ... «Yahoo News, Mar 15»
Please Fill In This Form In Triplicate Before You Read 'Utopia Of Rules'
You probably don't need me to enumerate the pains of navigating bureaucracies. Lines and forms and hold times are the stuff of daily routine — and it's just as ... «NPR, Feb 15»
Are Danes Really That Happy? The Myth Of The Scandinavian Utopia
What comes to mind when you think of Scandinavia? Great education systems? The world's happiest people? Healthy work-life balance? One man, a British ... «NPR, Feb 15»
International Emmys: UK's 'Utopia' Wins Best Drama; Belgium's …
“Utopia” topped skeins from Japan (“Yae's Sakura”), France (“The Tunnel”) and Chile (“Profugos”) for the win. Stephen Dillane, star of Canal Plus' “The Tunnel,” ... «Variety, Nov 14»
'Utopia' canceled by Fox
The cast of Fox's Utopia is going to have to return to the real world ahead of schedule. The network has decided to cancel the freshman series, originally ... «Entertainment Weekly, Nov 14»
Fall TV Cancellations: 'Utopia,' 'Bad Judge,' 'A to Z,' 'Manhattan Love …
And finally, Fox rounds out the cancel-happy broadcasters, with its axing of experimental reality show "Utopia." The high-concept series, which focused on a ... «Moviefone, Nov 14»
Ask Matt: Big Bang, Homeland, Utopia, Mysteries of Laura …
Question: Ignoring the normal criticisms of reality TV, I have a major issue with Fox's adaptation of the reality show Utopia. There has been a litany of ... «TV Guide, Oct 14»
Fox yanks 'Utopia' from Tuesdays
The idealistic-sounding series with the hellish ratings is being yanked from Tuesday nights. From now on, Utopia will only air on Fridays. The move comes just ... «Entertainment Weekly, Oct 14»
David Fincher to direct the entire first season of HBO's 'Utopia'
David Fincher will direct the entire first season of Utopia, the HBO series he is producing with Gone Girl's author Gillian Flynn. The duo announced their plans to ... «Entertainment Weekly, Sep 14»
RATINGS RAT RACE: 'Utopia' & 'America's Got Talent' Rise, 'New …
Following Utopia, love was in the air on Fox on both the new season debuts of New Girl (1.6/5) and The Mindy Project (1.3/4) and last night – though in very ... «Deadline.com, Sep 14»
