Modern Man and His Forerunners (Classic Reprint): A Short Study of the Human Species Living and Extinct - Couverture souple

H. G. F. Spurrell

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330942655 ISBN 13 : 9781330942659

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How civilizations rise and endure—and what they cost us today
This concise exploration explains how early humans and their ancestors formed communities, built systems of government, and shaped the world through culture, technology, and cooperation. It links ancient patterns to modern life, showing how civilization grows, thrives, and sometimes decays.

Civilization is presented as a living, biological phenomenon shaped by people, places, and shared ideas. You’ll see how race, environment, and social structures interact to create nations, laws, and progress—and how those forces can also sow conflict and decline.

• Clear insights into how early humans organized themselves and why those methods mattered


• Connections between ancient civilizations and contemporary life, including governance, labor, and culture


• Discussion of how population pressures, trade, and technology drive societal change


• Thoughtful questions about humanity’s future, limits, and the meaning of “progress”

Ideal for readers curious about how our species has organized, survived, and imagined its own future across millennia, this edition makes complex ideas accessible and engaging.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330942655
• ISBN 13: 9781330942659
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 220
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