Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels by Ian Morris
Most people in the world today think democracy and gender equality are good, and that violence and wealth inequality are bad. But most people who lived during the 10,000 years before the nineteenth century thought just the opposite. Drawing on archaeology, anthropology, biology, and history, Ian Morris explains why. Fundamental long-term changes in
"Excellent and thought-provoking.. More important, by putting forth a bold, clearly formulated hypothesis, Morris has done a great service to the budding field of scientific history."--Peter Turchin, Science "A provocative explanation for the evolution and divergence of ethical values... In the hands of this talented writer and thinker, [this] material becomes an engaging intellectual adventure."--Kirkus "A very good and enjoyable read."--Diane Coyle, Enlightened Economist "Stimulating."--Russell Warfield, Resurgence & Ecologist
Ian Morris is professor of classics and a fellow of the Stanford Archaeology Center at Stanford University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691160399 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691160392 |
| Title | Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels |
| Author | Ian Morris |
| Series | The University Center For Human Values Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2015-03-22 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
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