Grandma And Standarditis (1917)

Cover of Grandma And Standarditis (1917) by William V. Casey
Year: 2008
Language: en
Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 9781436862226
Dimensions:
Height: 9 Inches
Length: 6 Inches
Weight: 0.23 Pounds
Width: 0.14 Inches
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Grandma And Standarditis by William V. Casey, published by Kessinger Publishing in June 2008, is a humorous exploration of the obsession with standardization and efficiency in early 20th-century American society. This edition, a facsimile reprint of the original 1917 work, presents the story of a grandmother who resists change, much to the dismay of her family and community. The narrative introduces the concept of “standarditis,” a fictional ailment stemming from an excessive adherence to standards and routines, using satire to critique conformity and the erosion of individuality.

Readers will find a light-hearted commentary on a significant cultural shift, as the book employs wit to address the challenges of adapting to societal changes. Through its engaging narrative, the book delves into themes of biography, personal memoirs, and humor, offering insights into the tension between tradition and modernity. With 68 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to reflect on the implications of standardization while enjoying Casey’s unique perspective on the era’s social dynamics.


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Grandma and Standarditis is a book written by William V. Casey and published in 1917. The book is a humorous take on the increasing obsession with standardization and efficiency in American society at the time. The story revolves around a grandmother who is resistant to change and the new ways of doing things, much to the frustration of her family and community. She is eventually diagnosed with “”standarditis”” – a fictional disease caused by an excessive adherence to standards and routines. The book uses satire and wit to comment on the growing trend of conformity and the loss of individuality in society. It is a light-hearted and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on a significant cultural shift in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Publisher: Kessinger Publishing. Year: 2008.
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Language: en. Pages: 68.

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