Publication

2017-02-28 - Princeton University Press

Language

English

Word Count

50,000 words, Guess

Page Count

200 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL27419746M
  • ISBN-139780691174143
  • ISBN-100691174148
  • OCLC Control Number958351065
  • Amazon0691174148

Classifications

  • LCCCB69.M335 2017

Description

William H. McNeill is known for his ability to portray the grand sweep of history. The Global Condition is a classic work for understanding the grand sweep of world history in brief compass. Now with a new foreword by J. R. McNeill, this book brings together two of William Hardy McNeill's popular short books and an essay. The Human Condition provides a provocative interpretation of history as a competition of parasites, both biological and human; The Great Frontier questions the notion of "frontier freedom" through an examination of European expansion; the concluding essay speculates on the role of catastrophe in our lives. --

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The Global Condition: Conquerors, Catastrophes, and CommunityPaperbackPrinceton University Press2017-02-28

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