Ryan, Christopher
Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress
- ISBN 13:
- 9781451659115
- author:
- Ryan, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14 x 2 centimetres (0.25
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Natural Resources,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress by Christopher Ryan challenges the conventional view of progress as inherently good. In this thought-provoking book, Ryan argues that the "progress" of our age is analogous to an advancing disease, and that the dangers and disadvantages of prehistoric life may have been less murderous than modern scourges.
Ryan explores how our modern way of life, marked by technological advancements and societal changes, may be unsustainable in the long term. He makes the case for looking backwards to find a better future, and invites readers to reconsider their relationship with the world around them.
This book is a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, and the impact of our actions on the planet. With extensively documented evidence and a well-organized argument, Ryan presents a compelling case for re-evaluating our notion of progress.
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