Inventing Western Civilization

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
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Author: Thomas C. Patterson ISBN: 9781583674086
Publisher: Monthly Review Press Publication: January 1, 1997
Imprint: Monthly Review Press Language: English
Author: Thomas C. Patterson
ISBN: 9781583674086
Publisher: Monthly Review Press
Publication: January 1, 1997
Imprint: Monthly Review Press
Language: English

"In this wonderful book, Thomas Patterson effectively dethrones the concept of 'civilization' as an abstract good, transcending human society."
--Martin Bernal

Drawing on his extensive knowledge of early societies, Thomas C. Patterson shows how class, sexism, and racism have been integral to the appearance of "civilized" societies in Western Europe. He lays out clearly and simply how civilization, with its designs of "civilizing" and "being civilized," has been closely tied to the rise of capitalism in Western Europe and the development of social classes.

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"In this wonderful book, Thomas Patterson effectively dethrones the concept of 'civilization' as an abstract good, transcending human society."
--Martin Bernal

Drawing on his extensive knowledge of early societies, Thomas C. Patterson shows how class, sexism, and racism have been integral to the appearance of "civilized" societies in Western Europe. He lays out clearly and simply how civilization, with its designs of "civilizing" and "being civilized," has been closely tied to the rise of capitalism in Western Europe and the development of social classes.

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