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Fifth Beginning: What Six Million Years Of Human History Can Tell Us About Our Future,Used
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I Have Seen Yesterday. I Know Tomorrow. This Inscription In Tutankhamuns Tomb Summarizes The Fifth Beginning. Here, Archaeologist Robert L. Kelly Explains How The Study Of Our Cultural Past Can Predict The Future Of Humanity.In An Eminently Readable Style, Kelly Identifies Four Key Pivot Points In The Sixmillionyear History Of Human Development: The Emergence Of Technology, Culture, Agriculture, And The State. In Each Example, The Author Examines The Longterm Processes That Resulted In A Definitive, Noturningback Change For The Organization Of Society. Kelly Then Looks Ahead, Giving Us Evidence For What He Calls A Fifth Beginning, One That Started About Ad 1500. Some Might Call It Globalization, But The Author Places It In Its Larger Context: A Fivethousandyear Arms Race, Capitalisms Global Reach, And The Cultural Effects Of A Worldwide Communication Network.Kelly Predicts That The Emergent Phenomena Of This Fifth Beginning Will Include The End Of War As A Viable Way To Resolve Disputes, The End Of Capitalism As We Know It, The Widespread Shift Toward World Citizenship, And The Rise Of Forms Of Cooperation That Will End The Nearsacred Status Of Nationstates. Its The End Of Life As We Have Known It. However, The Author Is Cautiously Optimistic: He Dwells Not On The Coming Chaos, But On Humanitys Great Potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Fifth Beginning'? A: The main theme of 'Fifth Beginning' is how the study of human history can predict future societal changes, focusing on key pivot points in human development.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Fifth Beginning' is Robert L. Kelly, an archaeologist.
- Q: What significant historical events does the book discuss? A: The book discusses four significant events: the emergence of technology, culture, agriculture, and the state as pivotal moments in human history.
- Q: How does the author define the 'fifth beginning'? A: The 'fifth beginning' is defined as a transformative period that began around AD 1500, characterized by globalization and significant changes in societal structures.
- Q: What predictions does the author make about the future? A: The author predicts the potential end of war, the transformation of capitalism, a shift towards world citizenship, and new forms of cooperation among nations.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on February 12, 2019.
- Q: What is the format and condition of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and is in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Fifth Beginning' have? A: The book contains 168 pages.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this book is the first edition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Historical Study & Educational Resources.