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Civilized To Death: The Price Of Progress
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The New York Times Bestselling Coauthor Of Sex At Dawn Explores The Ways In Which ?Progress? Has Perverted The Way We Livehow We Eat, Learn, Feel, Mate, Parent, Communicate, Work, And Diein This ?Engaging, Extensively Documented, Wellorganized, And Thoughtprovoking? (Booklist) Book.Most Of Us Have Instinctive Evidence The World Is Endingbalmy December Days, Facetoface Conversation Replaced With Headstoscreens Zomboidism, A World At Constant War, A Political System In Disarray. We Hear Some Myths And Lies So Frequently That They Feel Like Truths: Civilization Is Humankind?S Greatest Accomplishment. Progress Is Undeniable. Count Your Blessings. You?Re Lucky To Be Alive Here And Now. Well, Maybe We Are And Maybe We Aren?T. Civilized To Death Counters The Idea That Progress Is Inherently Good, Arguing That The ?Progress? Defining Our Age Is Analogous To An Advancing Disease.Prehistoric Life, Of Course, Was Not Without Serious Dangers And Disadvantages. Many Babies Died In Infancy. A Broken Bone, Infected Wound, Snakebite, Or Difficult Pregnancy Could Be Lifethreatening. But Ultimately, Christopher Ryan Questions, Were These Precivilized Dangers More Murderous Than Modern Scourges, Such As Car Accidents, Cancers, Cardiovascular Disease, And A Technologically Prolonged Dying Process? Civilized To Death ?Will Make You See Our Socalled Progress In A Whole New Light? (Book Riot) And Adds To The Timely Conversation That ?The Way We Have Been Living Is No Longer Sustainable, At Least As Long As We Want To The Earth To Outlive Us? (Psychology Today). Ryan Makes The Claim That We Should Start Looking Backwards To Find Our Way Into A Better Future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress'? A: 'Civilized to Death' explores the concept that modern progress may not be inherently beneficial, arguing that advancements have led to a deterioration in how we live, affecting our health, relationships, and overall well-being.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Christopher Ryan, who is also known for co-authoring the bestselling book 'Sex at Dawn'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Civilized to Death'? A: 'Civilized to Death' contains a total of 304 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'Civilized to Death' published? A: The book was published on August 11, 2020.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Civilized to Death' is categorized under Environmental Economics, as it discusses the impacts of progress on society and the environment.
- Q: Is 'Civilized to Death' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is extensively documented and well-organized, making it suitable for academic study and discussions related to sociology, environmental science, and economics.
- Q: What are some key points discussed in the book? A: Key points include the critique of the belief that progress is always positive, an examination of prehistoric life versus modern challenges, and a call to reconsider our approach to living sustainably.
- Q: Does the book provide references or sources for its claims? A: Yes, the book is extensively documented, including references and sources to support its arguments and claims.
- Q: Can 'Civilized to Death' change my perspective on modern life? A: Many readers report that the book challenges conventional views on progress and encourages a re-evaluation of modern living, potentially leading to a changed perspective.