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Author Krejčí, Jaroslav, 1916-

Title The paths of civilization : understanding the currents of history / Jaroslav Krejčí
Published Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2004

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Description xvii, 281 pages : maps ; 23 cm
Contents Part I. The global comprehension of history -- Choosing of the point of departure -- The concept of civilization -- Civilization -- reality and perception -- Spatio-temporal outline of civilizations -- Social formations as structural elements of civilizations -- Structures and ideas -- The geopolitical formations -- Part II. Socio-historical scenarios -- By way of an introduction -- The levant -- South and South-East Asia -- Eastern Asia -- Europe -- The other parts of the world -- Part III. Conclusions
Summary In this ambitious exploration of humanity and civilizations throughout history, major historical events and processes in the history of mankind are looked at in order to understand the "currents" of history. Jaroslav Krejc analyzes the whole history of civilization and considers historical events such as feudalism and the development of science. By bringing both sociological and historical insights to this broad subject, and particular attention to different types of knowledge (such as religion and its impact state law labor and ownership), the book offers insights into the future of civilization and shifting global power
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-270) and indexes
Subject Civilization -- Philosophy.
Civilization -- History.
Genre/Form History.
LC no. 2004054787
ISBN 1403917604
9781403917607
1403938210 paperback
9781403938213 paperback