History Of The Idea Progress

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.

• Author
• Robert A. Nisbet

• Format
• hardcover

• Publisher
• Basic Books

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9780465030255

• Genres
• history, philosophy, sociology, politics, theology

• Release date
• 1980