'This is a book which synthesizes a lifetime of reflection on the origins of the modern world. Through forty years of travel in Europe, Australia, India, Nepal, Japan and China I have observed the similarities and differences of cultures. I have read as widely as possible in both contemporary and classical works in history, anthropology and philosophy.'
Prof Macfarlane is also the author of The Culture of Capitalism, The Savage Wars of Peace, The Riddle of the Modern World and The Making of the Modern World, among many others.
This is the third book published by Odd Volumes, the imprint of The Fortnightly Review.
'This is a book which synthesizes a lifetime of reflection on the origins of the modern world. Through forty years of travel in Europe, Australia, India, Nepal, Japan and China I have observed the similarities and differences of cultures. I have read as widely as possible in both contemporary and classical works in history, anthropology and philosophy.'
Prof Macfarlane is also the author of The Culture of Capitalism, The Savage Wars of Peace, The Riddle of the Modern World and The Making of the Modern World, among many others.
This is the third book published by Odd Volumes, the imprint of The Fortnightly Review.
The Invention of the Modern World
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The Invention of the Modern World
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780615919638 |
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| Publisher: | Odd Volumes |
| Publication date: | 04/16/2014 |
| Pages: | 334 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.70(d) |