Actuality: A Prospectus and An Outline
[Greenlawn, NY?]: [Published by the author], 1950. A somewhat bizarre political/economic treatise from New York Supreme Court stenographer Ned Reuben Harman (1890-1962). Reuben inexplicably writes as his alter ego Mano Mars, an inhabitant of Mars “who sees all things objectively as to Earth, [and who] has succeeded in applying mathematics to Good and Evil…” (p. 2). Reuben/Mars introduces (and copyrights) the “Moralmeter,” a measure of the morality of all things, including government and economics, which are the pamphlet’s focus. His work appears partially based on Frederick Bastiat’s 19th century work, Harmonies of Political Economy, which is referenced extensively throughout. A strange work applying metaphysics to political economy and economics.
Stapled wrappers (5 ½” x 8”), 52 p., tables. Label ghost to the top of the front wrapper, slight rippling along the bottom edge from possible moisture exposure. Not in OCLC. Item #9496
Price: $135.00