Genealogies of the West : civilization, religion, consciousness / Jaume Aurell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aurell i Cardona, Jaume, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 pages)

Place of Publication:

London, England ; New York, New York : Anthem Press, [2023]

Summary:

This book presents a new look at the West by tracing the still-recognizable footprints of the past and reflecting on the present challenges is facing. It recalls the genealogies of the plural processes, ideas, and events that structure the West's tradition and identity, and their presence nowadays.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

List of Figures

Acknowledgments

Introduction

PART I FOUNDATIONS

CHAPTER 1 Jerusalem

CHAPTER 2 Athens

CHAPTER 3 Rome

CHAPTER 4 Christianity

PART II MATURATIONS

CHAPTER 5 Clash

CHAPTER 6 Expansion

CHAPTER 7 Shift

CHAPTER 8 Exuberance

PART III DEVELOPMENTS

CHAPTER 9 Modernity

CHAPTER 10 State

CHAPTER 11 Capitalism

CHAPTER 12 Science

CHAPTER 13 Reforms

CHAPTER 14 Enlightenments

PART IV REVISIONS

CHAPTER 15 Ideologies

CHAPTER 16 Crisis

CHAPTER 17 Liberations

CHAPTER 18 Challenges

Epilogue

Suggested Bibliography

Detailed Table of Contents

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Aurell, Jaume Genealogies of the West

ISBN:

1-83998-759-6

1-83998-758-8

OCLC:

1369657477