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History of the Idea of Progress

hardcoverMay 1, 1980
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ISBN-13: 9780465030255 ISBN-10: 0465030254
Publisher
Basic Books
Binding
hardcover
Published
May 1, 1980
Weight
1.7 lbs
Dimensions
4.00×14.00×20.00 cm

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History of the Idea of Progress by Robert Nisbet. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780465030255.

Nisbet traces the idea of progress from its origins in Greek, Roman, and medieval civilizations to modern times. It is a masterful frame of reference for understanding the present world. Nisbet shows why the idea of progress remains of critical importance to studies of social evolution and natural history.