Marks Of Civilization
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Author |
: Arnold Rubin |
Publisher |
: University of California Los Angeles, Fowler Museum of Cultural History |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 1988 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015009126510 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Marks of Civilization by : Arnold Rubin
Body piercing, scarification, tattooing - for thousands of years decorative alteration of the human body has been invested with profound cultural and social meaning. This collection of essays, photographs and drawings focuses on the many and diverse ways that human beings have permanently decorated their bodies.
Author |
: Robert B. Marks |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 461 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781442212763 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1442212764 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis China by : Robert B. Marks
This deeply informed and beautifully written book provides a comprehensive and comprehensible history of China from prehistory to the present. Focusing on the interaction of humans and their environment, Robert B. Marks traces changes in the physical and cultural world that is home to a quarter of humankind. Through both word and image, this work illuminates the chaos and paradox inherent in China's environmental narrative, demonstrating how historically sustainable practices can, in fact, be profoundly ecologically unsound. The author also reevaluates China's traditional "he.
Author |
: Robert Marks |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 241 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780742554184 |
ISBN-13 |
: 074255418X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Origins of the Modern World by : Robert Marks
How did the modern world get to be the way it is? How did we come to live in a globalized, industrialized, capitalistic set of nation-states? Moving beyond Eurocentric explanations and histories that revolve around the rise of the West, distinguished historian Robert B. Marks explores the roles of Asia, Africa, and the New World in the global story. He defines the modern world as marked by industry, the nation state, interstate warfare, a large and growing gap between the wealthiest and poorest parts of the world, and an escape from environmental constraints. Bringing the saga to the present, Marks considers how and why the United States emerged as a world power in the 20th century and the sole superpower by the 21st century; the powerful resurgence of Asia; and the vastly changed relationship of humans to the environment.
Author |
: L. Austine Waddell |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 734 |
Release |
: 2013-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1494123509 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781494123505 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Makers of Civilization in Race and History by : L. Austine Waddell
This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.
Author |
: Virginia Postrel |
Publisher |
: Basic Books |
Total Pages |
: 320 |
Release |
: 2020-11-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781541617612 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1541617614 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Fabric of Civilization by : Virginia Postrel
From Paleolithic flax to 3D knitting, explore the global history of textiles and the world they weave together in this enthralling and educational guide. The story of humanity is the story of textiles -- as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun, the need for textiles has driven technology, business, politics, and culture. In The Fabric of Civilization, Virginia Postrel synthesizes groundbreaking research from archaeology, economics, and science to reveal a surprising history. From Minoans exporting wool colored with precious purple dye to Egypt, to Romans arrayed in costly Chinese silk, the cloth trade paved the crossroads of the ancient world. Textiles funded the Renaissance and the Mughal Empire; they gave us banks and bookkeeping, Michelangelo's David and the Taj Mahal. The cloth business spread the alphabet and arithmetic, propelled chemical research, and taught people to think in binary code. Assiduously researched and deftly narrated, The Fabric of Civilization tells the story of the world's most influential commodity.
Author |
: D. Wengrow |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 238 |
Release |
: 2018 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199699421 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199699429 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Synopsis What Makes Civilization? by : D. Wengrow
A vivid new account of the 'birth of civilization' in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia where many of the foundations of modern life were laid
Author |
: Mark Kishlansky |
Publisher |
: Prentice Hall |
Total Pages |
: 1040 |
Release |
: 2010-09-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0205017304 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780205017300 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis Civilization in the West by : Mark Kishlansky
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Author |
: Paul Kriwaczek |
Publisher |
: Macmillan |
Total Pages |
: 470 |
Release |
: 2012-03-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781429941068 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1429941065 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis Babylon by : Paul Kriwaczek
Civilization was born eight thousand years ago, between the floodplains of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, when migrants from the surrounding mountains and deserts began to create increasingly sophisticated urban societies. In the cities that they built, half of human history took place. In Babylon, Paul Kriwaczek tells the story of Mesopotamia from the earliest settlements seven thousand years ago to the eclipse of Babylon in the sixth century BCE. Bringing the people of this land to life in vibrant detail, the author chronicles the rise and fall of power during this period and explores the political and social systems, as well as the technical and cultural innovations, which made this land extraordinary. At the heart of this book is the story of Babylon, which rose to prominence under the Amorite king Hammurabi from about 1800 BCE. Even as Babylon's fortunes waxed and waned, it never lost its allure as the ancient world's greatest city. Engaging and compelling, Babylon reveals the splendor of the ancient world that laid the foundation for civilization itself.
Author |
: DK |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 756 |
Release |
: 2016-09-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781465457752 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1465457755 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis The History Book by : DK
Learn about the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The History Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of History, with: - Easy to navigate step-by-step summaries that explain each historical theme - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The History Book is a captivating introduction to the key events that have shaped society, from the dawn of civilization to the modern culture of today. Here you’ll discover the stories of important historical events and turning points, and the leaders, thinkers, and heroes involved, through exciting text and bold graphics. Your History Questions, Simply Explained This book will outline big ideas, themes and events of world history, from the founding of Baghdad and the colonization of the Americas, to the inception of Buddhism. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the milestones that have shaped civilization, The History Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Here you’ll learn about early humans, the empires of ancient history, the voyages of discovery to the tumultuous birth of nationalism, and the violence of two world wars. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The History Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Author |
: Sir John Lubbock |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 470 |
Release |
: 1871 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105025540886 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Origin of Civilisation and the Primitive Condition of Man by : Sir John Lubbock