Why The West Rules – For Now
Why The West Rules – For Now
Description
Why The West Rules – For Now (2010) is a treatise on Western rule. It examines what “the West” is and how its current dominance came about. Starting with the earliest development of humankind, it rules out racist genetic beliefs and theories of cultural superiority. It describes how East and West have been locked neck and neck in a race for advancement up to the present day. And, of course, it goes on to address the question: will the West’s dominance last?
Who should read
Anyone wondering why or if the West rules – and what “the West” is Historians and archaeologists Politicians and those interested in politics
About the author
Ian Morris is the Jean and Rebecca Willard Professor of Classic…
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Why The West Rules – For Now (2010) is a treatise on Western rule. It examines what “the West” is and how its current dominance came about. Starting with the earliest development of humankind, it rules out racist genetic beliefs and theories of cultural superiority. It describes how East and West have been locked neck and neck in a race for advancement up to the present day. And, of course, it goes on to address the question: will the West’s dominance last?
Who should read
Anyone wondering why or if the West rules – and what “the West” is Historians and archaeologists Politicians and those interested in politics
About the author
Ian Morris is the Jean and Rebecca Willard Professor of Classics and a fellow of the Stanford Archaeology Center. He has written and edited a number of academic books, including The Greeks and The Dynamics of Ancient Empires. Morris is a popular guest on television shows.
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