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History of the Idea of Progress

By Robert Nisbet

Book information

Publisher
Basic Books
Year
1980
ISBN
9780465030255, 0465030254
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13746276 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
370\380
Time added
2021-12-14 15:14:13

Description

Nisbet traces the idea of progress from its origins in Greek, Roman, and medieval civilizations to modern times. It is a masterful frame of reference for understanding the present world. Nisbet shows why the idea of progress remains of critical importance to studies of social evolution and natural history.

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