rousseau, jean-jacques

Presents the life of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and provides an analysis of his major writings which focus on significant themes and concerns.

Presents a study of eighteenth-century thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau covering his life, works, and influence. Features sources for further reading, a list of abbreviations, and illustrations.

A biography tracing the life of literary genius Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Examines his work on political theory, "The Social Contract," and his groundbreaking treatise on education, "Emile.".

Reconstructs the life of the French literary genius whose writing changed opinions and fueled fierce debate on both sides of the Atlantic during the period of the American and French revolutions.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and teachings of eighteenth-century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and work of musician, poet, botanist, and philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Chronicles the life of political theorist Jean-Jacques Rousseau, analyzes his most famous works, and discusses how his theories and writings helped people understand modernity.

Presents the autobiography of eighteenth-century novelist and philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, chronicles his life from his childhood in Geneva and literary success in Paris to his persecution and exile by the government, and includes textual notes, bibliography, chronology, and explanatory notes.