Ian Morris Books
Ian Morris is a British historian, archaeologist and Stanford professor who has written a number of critically acclaimed books, such as Why the West Rules – For Now and The Measure of Civilization.
Why The West Rules – For Now
What's Why The West Rules – For Now about?
Why The West Rules – For Now (2010) is a treatise on Western rule. It examines what “the West” is and how its current dominance came about. Starting with the earliest development of humankind, it rules out racist genetic beliefs and theories of cultural superiority. It describes how East and West have been locked neck and neck in a race for advancement up to the present day. And, of course, it goes on to address the question: will the West’s dominance last?
Who should read Why The West Rules – For Now?
- Anyone wondering why or if the West rules – and what “the West” is
- Historians and archaeologists
- Politicians and those interested in politics
What's Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels about?
Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels (2015) argues that the values we hold most dear stem from one fundamental source: energy. While anthropologists have spent centuries attempting to understand differences between cultures, few have attempted to explain those differences. These blinks do just that.
Who should read Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels?
- History and philosophy enthusiasts
- Futurists wondering how and why our values and ethical concerns may soon change
- Anyone curious about how moral systems work