History of the Idea of Progress

Name: History of the Idea of Progress
Brand: Basic Books
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hardcover – May 1, 1980

by Robert Nisbet

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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

About this book

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.