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The origins of civic life – a global perspective

Published in Origini n. XLII/2018. Rivista annuale del Dipartimento di Scienze dell’Antichità – “Sapienza” Università di Roma | Preistoria e protostoria delle civiltà antiche – Prehistory and protohistory of ancient civilizations

by David Wengrow ...

Comparing early phases of urban development in four regions – the Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, China, and Mesoamerica – this essay offers a global perspective on the origins of civic life. While we may never be able to reconstruct the unwritten constitutions of these earliest cities, or the reforms undergone in their first centuries, we can hardly doubt that these existed. Consideration of ... Read more

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Comparing early phases of urban development in four regions – the Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, China, and Mesoamerica – this essay offers a global perspective on the origins of civic life. While we may never be able to reconstruct the unwritten constitutions of these earliest cities, or the reforms undergone in their first centuries, we can hardly doubt that these existed. Consideration of
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The Origins of Monsters

Image and Cognition in the First Age of Mechanical Reproduction

by David Wengrow ...

Series series The Rostovtzeff Lectures
It has often been claimed that "monsters"--supernatural creatures with bodies composed from multiple species--play a significant part in the thought and imagery of all people from all times. The Origins of Monsters advances an alternative view. Composite figurations are intriguingly rare and isolated in the art of the prehistoric era. Instead it was with the rise of cities, elites, and ... Read more

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It has often been claimed that "monsters"--supernatural creatures with bodies composed from multiple species--play a significant part in the thought and imagery of all people from all times. The Origins of Monsters advances an alternative view. Composite figurations are intriguingly rare and isolated in the art of the prehistoric era. Instead it was with the rise of cities, elites, and
... Read more
The Dawn of Everything

A New History of Humanity

by David Graeber, David Wengrow ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA dramatically new understanding of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the origins of the state, democracy, and inequality—and revealing new possibilities for human emancipation.For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike—either free ... Read more

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA dramatically new understanding of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the origins of the state, democracy, and inequality—and revealing new possibilities for human emancipation.For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike—either free
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The Dawn of Everything

A New History of Humanity

by David Graeber, David Wengrow ...

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"An all-encompassing treatise on modern civilization, offering bold revisions to canonical understandings in sociology, anthropology, archaeology and political philosophy that led to where we are today." - The New York TimesA dramatically new understanding of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the ... Read more

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"An all-encompassing treatise on modern civilization, offering bold revisions to canonical understandings in sociology, anthropology, archaeology and political philosophy that led to where we are today." - The New York TimesA dramatically new understanding of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the
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Origini - XLII

Preistoria e Protostoria delle Civiltà Antiche - Prehistory and Protohistory of Ancient Civilizations

by Marcella Frangipane, Linda Manzanilla, Guillermo Algaze, Reinhard Bernbeck, Pascal Butterlin, Andrea Cardarelli, Alberto Cazzella, R. Alan Covey, Terence N. D'Altroy0, Pierre de Miroschedji1, Gary M. Feinman2, Maria Carmela Gatto3, Dominique Michelet4, Lucia Mori5, Davide Nadali6, Linda M. Nicholas7, Hans J. Nissen8, Philippe Nondédéo9, Frances Pinnock0, Susan Pollock1, Giulia Recchia2, David Wengrow3 ...

THEMATIC ISSUE: RETHINKING URBANIZATION AND ITS LIVING LANDSCAPES FROM THE INSPIRING PERSPECTIVE OF A GREAT “MAESTRO” Edited by Marcella Frangipane and Linda Manzanilla INTRODUCTION. THE MANY DIMENSIONS OF THE “CITY” IN EARLY SOCIETIES Marcella Frangipane THE ORIGINS OF CIVIC LIFE – A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE David Wengrow MESOPOTAMIA AND NEIGHBOURING REGIONS SIXTY YEARS AFTER CITY INVINCIBLE, SURVEYS ... Read more

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THEMATIC ISSUE: RETHINKING URBANIZATION AND ITS LIVING LANDSCAPES FROM THE INSPIRING PERSPECTIVE OF A GREAT “MAESTRO” Edited by Marcella Frangipane and Linda Manzanilla INTRODUCTION. THE MANY DIMENSIONS OF THE “CITY” IN EARLY SOCIETIES Marcella Frangipane THE ORIGINS OF CIVIC LIFE – A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE David Wengrow MESOPOTAMIA AND NEIGHBOURING REGIONS SIXTY YEARS AFTER CITY INVINCIBLE, SURVEYS
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Debt

The First 5,000 Years,Updated and Expanded

by David Graeber ...

Now in paperback, the updated and expanded edition: David Graeber’s “fresh . . . fascinating . . . thought-provoking . . . and exceedingly timely” (Financial Times) history of debtHere anthropologist David Graeber presents a stunning reversal of conventional wisdom: he shows that before there was money, there was debt. For more than 5,000 years, since the beginnings of the first agrarian empires, ... Read more

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Now in paperback, the updated and expanded edition: David Graeber’s “fresh . . . fascinating . . . thought-provoking . . . and exceedingly timely” (Financial Times) history of debtHere anthropologist David Graeber presents a stunning reversal of conventional wisdom: he shows that before there was money, there was debt. For more than 5,000 years, since the beginnings of the first agrarian empires,
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Bullshit Jobs

A Theory

by David Graeber ...

From David Graeber, the bestselling author of The Dawn of Everything and Debt—“a master of opening up thought and stimulating debate” (Slate)—a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs…and their consequences.Does your job make a meaningful contribution to the world? In the spring of 2013, David Graeber asked this question in a playful, provocative essay titled “On the ... Read more

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From David Graeber, the bestselling author of The Dawn of Everything and Debt—“a master of opening up thought and stimulating debate” (Slate)—a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs…and their consequences.Does your job make a meaningful contribution to the world? In the spring of 2013, David Graeber asked this question in a playful, provocative essay titled “On the
... Read more

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The Utopia of Rules

On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy

by David Graeber ...

From the author of the international bestseller Debt: The First 5,000 Years comes a revelatory account of the way bureaucracy rules our livesWhere does the desire for endless rules, regulations, and bureaucracy come from? How did we come to spend so much of our time filling out forms? And is it really a cipher for state violence?To answer these questions, the anthropologist David Graeber—one of ... Read more

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From the author of the international bestseller Debt: The First 5,000 Years comes a revelatory account of the way bureaucracy rules our livesWhere does the desire for endless rules, regulations, and bureaucracy come from? How did we come to spend so much of our time filling out forms? And is it really a cipher for state violence?To answer these questions, the anthropologist David Graeber—one of
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Myths of the Norsemen

by H.A. Guerber ...

THE MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN is an interesting look at the mythology of the ancient Norse (Vikings). Prior to the conversion of Scandinavia to Christianity c. 1000, the Norse practiced a polytheistic religion rich in tradition with many competing gods, spirits, and devils. In addition the pantheon of gods like Thor, Odin, and Freya, Norse myth includes fascinating beliefs in elves, dwarves, dragons, ... Read more

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THE MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN is an interesting look at the mythology of the ancient Norse (Vikings). Prior to the conversion of Scandinavia to Christianity c. 1000, the Norse practiced a polytheistic religion rich in tradition with many competing gods, spirits, and devils. In addition the pantheon of gods like Thor, Odin, and Freya, Norse myth includes fascinating beliefs in elves, dwarves, dragons,
... Read more
Greek Mythology for Kids: From the Gods to the Titans

Greek Mythology Books

by Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Greek & Roman Myths
Why would you introduce your child to Greek mythology when they are just figments of the imagination? Well, there are many benefits a child can harvest from learning Greek mythology. For one, it fuels the imagination and help them become more creative. Greek mythology also teaches about the core values of love, courage and kindness. So grab a copy of this educational book today! ... Read more

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Why would you introduce your child to Greek mythology when they are just figments of the imagination? Well, there are many benefits a child can harvest from learning Greek mythology. For one, it fuels the imagination and help them become more creative. Greek mythology also teaches about the core values of love, courage and kindness. So grab a copy of this educational book today!
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Ancient Ireland

Life Before the Celts

by Laurence Flanagan ...

When the Celts first arrived in Ireland around 200 B.C., the island had already been inhabited for over 7000 years. Drawing on a wealth of archaeological evidence and the author's own mastery of the subject, Ancient Ireland returns to those pre-Celtic roots in a bid to discover the secrets of the island's first inhabitants: Who were they? And how did they live? Few accounts of the period are as ... Read more

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When the Celts first arrived in Ireland around 200 B.C., the island had already been inhabited for over 7000 years. Drawing on a wealth of archaeological evidence and the author's own mastery of the subject, Ancient Ireland returns to those pre-Celtic roots in a bid to discover the secrets of the island's first inhabitants: Who were they? And how did they live? Few accounts of the period are as
... Read more
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Ancient Myths of Mesopotamia

by Donald A. Mackenzie, Mallory Holbrook ...

In "Myths of Babylonia and Assyria," Donald A. Mackenzie embarks on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of ancient Mesopotamian mythologies. Employing a scholarly yet accessible literary style, Mackenzie intricately weaves together the narratives, themes, and symbols that define the mythic traditions of these ancient civilizations. The book is structured to reflect the historical ... Read more

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In "Myths of Babylonia and Assyria," Donald A. Mackenzie embarks on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of ancient Mesopotamian mythologies. Employing a scholarly yet accessible literary style, Mackenzie intricately weaves together the narratives, themes, and symbols that define the mythic traditions of these ancient civilizations. The book is structured to reflect the historical
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