Whither Mankind a Panorama of Modern Civilization

By Charles A. Beard

Book Overview

Whither Mankind: A Panorama of Modern Civilization is a book authored by Charles A. Beard that presents an insightful overview of the development of modern civilization. The book covers a vast range of topics, including the origins of human civilization, the growth of religion, the emergence of nation-states, and the impact of technological advancements on society. Beard examines the political, economic, and social changes that have taken place over the centuries and explores the challenges that humanity has faced and continues to face in the modern era. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of human civilization. The first section provides an overview of the history of civilization, from the earliest human settlements to the modern era. The second section explores the rise of religion and the impact it has had on human society. The third section examines the development of nation-states and the role they have played in shaping modern politics. The fourth section focuses on the impact of technology on society, including the rise of industrialization and the digital age.Throughout the book, Beard offers a critical analysis of the major events and trends that have shaped modern civilization. He explores the role of imperialism, colonialism, and capitalism in shaping the modern world and examines the impact of these forces on different societies around the globe. Overall, Whither Mankind: A Panorama of Modern Civilization is a comprehensive and thought-provoking examination of the development of modern civilization. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing humanity in the 21st century and provides valuable insights into the forces that have shaped our world.1928. Beard, one of the most influential American historians of his time, has compiled the following essays into this volume: The Civilizations of the East and the West: Hu Shih; Ancient and Mediaeval Civilizations: Hendrik Willem van Loon; Science: Bertrand Russell; Business: Julius Klein; Labor: Sidney and Beatrice Webb; Law and Government: Howard Lee McBain; War and Peace: Emil Ludwig; Health: C.E.A. Winslow; The Family: Havelock Ellis; Race and Civilization: George A. Dorsey; Religion: James Harvey Robinson; The Arts: Lewis Mumford; Philosophy: John Dewey; Play: Stuart Chase; Education: Everett Dean Martin; and Literature: Carl Van Doren. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162721782
• ISBN13: 9781162721781
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"