Plough, Sword And Book: The Structure Of Human History

Plough, Sword And Book: The Structure Of Human History

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Philosophical Anthropology On The Grandest Scale. . . .Gellner Has Produced A Sharp Challenge To His Colleagues And A Thrilling Book For The Nonspecialist. Deductive History On This Scale Cannot Be Proved Right Or Wrong, But This Is Gellner Writing, Incisive, Iconoclastic, Witty And Expert. His Scenario Compels Our Attention.Adam Kuper, New StatesmanA Thoughtful And Lively Meditation Upon Probably The Greatest Transformation In Human History, Upon The Difficult Problems It Poses And The Scant Resources It Has Left Us To Solve Them.Charles Larmore, New Republic

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  • Q: What is the main theme of 'Plough, Sword and Book: The Structure of Human History'? A: The book explores philosophical anthropology, particularly the significant transformations in human history and the challenges they pose.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ernest Gellner, a prominent philosopher and social anthropologist.
  • Q: What type of readers would find this book appealing? A: This book is suitable for both specialists in anthropology and general readers interested in historical philosophy.
  • Q: When was 'Plough, Sword and Book' first published? A: The book was first published on January 1, 1990.
  • Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
  • Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book presents a rigorous analysis that can be valuable for academic study in philosophy and social sciences.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
  • Q: What insights does Gellner provide in this book? A: Gellner offers incisive critiques and a lively meditation on the evolution of human societies and the philosophical implications of those changes.
  • Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: The book does not have a specific edition mentioned, but it was released in 1992.

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