Inventing Western Civilization (Hardcover, New)

What is civilization? The term, commonly identified with "uplift" and "order", has come to take on another meaning - the "civilized" versus the "primitive". This is a discussion of the idea of civilization and how, at different times, the concept has been used by the powerful in order to defend their status. Drawing on his 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 examines 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. The origins of the "others", groups distinguished by their supposedly natural differences in appearance, behaviour or essence, are traced to the power relations of the societies from which they emerged. He also shows how, in asserting their humanity, the "uncivilized" turn our understanding of civilization inside out.

General

Imprint:	Monthly Review Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1997
First published:	1997
Authors:	Thomas C. Patterson
Dimensions:	210 x 145 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-85345-960-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General
LSN:	0-85345-960-6
Barcode:	9780853459606

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