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What Is The West?,Used
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In This Short, Illuminating And Very Readable Work, Philippe Nemo Argues That What We Call 'The West' Is One And Only One Cultural Entity, To Which Both North American And Western Europe Belong. In Contemporary Debates, Then, Nemo Asserts, It Is Simply Incorrect To Exaggerate The Differences Or Gaps Between Countries That Are Indeed 'Western.'Brilliantly And Succinctly Surveying The Last Five Or Six Millenia, Nemo Pieces Together The History Of The Wests Development. He Weaves Together Political Events, Philosophical Discoveries, Religious Movements, And Scientific And Technological Innovations To Demonstrate The Factors That Have Influenced And Shaped Western Culture. Nemo Acknowledges The Essential Contributions Of Greek Science And Philosophy, Roman Law, Christian Thought And Modern Democratic Revolutions To Our Contemporary Liberal Democracies.In His Conclusion, Nemo Also Presents A Case For Closer Geopolitical Cooperation Among Western Societies.Already Translated From The Original French Into Portuguese, Italian, German And Greek, What Is The West? Has Received Considerable Interest Throughout Europe; Earlier This Year, In Fact, It Received The Italian 'Citte Della Rose' Prize For Essays.Now Available For The First Time In English, This Book Is Essential Reading For Those Interested In Contemporary Cultural Debates On Western Culture And Nationhood, As Well As American Values; As Well As Those Interested In World History And Politics, Philosophy And Religion, And Contemporary Global Politics. Not Geared To Specifically Conservative Or Liberal Viewpoints But To An Accurate Rendering Of Historical Ideas And Trends, Nemos Book Should Do Much To Advance Our Understanding Of Each Other In An Increasingly Global Community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'What Is the West?' A: The main theme of 'What Is the West?' by Philippe Nemo is the exploration of Western culture as a singular cultural entity, examining the historical, political, philosophical, and technological factors that have shaped it.
- Q: Who is the author of 'What Is the West?' A: The author of 'What Is the West?' is Philippe Nemo, who provides insights into the evolution of Western culture through historical analysis.
- Q: What can I learn from this book about Western culture? A: Readers can learn about the historical development of Western culture, including the contributions of Greek science, Roman law, Christian thought, and modern democratic revolutions.
- Q: Is 'What Is the West?' available in languages other than English? A: Yes, 'What Is the West?' has been translated into Portuguese, Italian, German, and Greek, reflecting its wide interest across Europe.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on December 15, 2005.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, but specific copies may vary in quality, so check the seller’s description for details.
- Q: How many pages does 'What Is the West?' have? A: The book contains 155 pages, making it a concise read on the subject of Western culture.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is suitable for easy handling and reading.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: The intended audience includes those interested in cultural debates about Western society, American values, world history, philosophy, and contemporary global politics.
- Q: Has 'What Is the West?' received any awards? A: Yes, earlier this year it received the Italian 'Citte della Rose' prize for essays, highlighting its recognition in the literary community.