The Dynamic Society: The Sources of Global Change

by Graeme Snooks

Overview

This book discusses the nature and process of change in human society over the past two million years. The author draws on economic, historical and biological concepts to examine the driving forces of change and looks to likely developments in the future. This analysis produces some very thought-provoking and controversial conclusions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415137317
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/28/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Graeme Donald Snooks is the Coghlan Professor and Head of the department of Economic History at the Institute of Advanced Studies, Australian National University. He has published widely on a number of central issues in economic history and is editor of a number of prestigious book series and journals

Table of Contents

1. Chariots of Change Part One: The Tide of Time 2. Game of Life 3. Players in the Game 4. Dynamics of Being Part Two: Shadow of the Tower 5. Tower of Babel 6. Quest for Meaning Part Three: Wheel of Fire 7. Riders in the Chariot 8. Family of Man 9. Maker of the Wheel 10. Horsemen of War 11. Conjurers of Commerce 12. The Dynamic Society 13. Edge of Darkness? Glossary Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

'I have greatly enjoyed reading this book ... The Dynamic Society gives evidence of an informed and creative mind, and its theories are worthy of serious intellectual engagement.' - History of Economics Review

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