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Work, Sex and Power: The Forces that Shaped Our History
Willie Thompson
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Description for Work, Sex and Power: The Forces that Shaped Our History
Paperback. An all-encompassing look at the forces that shape human history, from the Stone Age to the present day. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 149 x 25. Weight in Grams: 362.
This is the history of the world, from the origins of the Cosmos to the present day, seen through three major narratives: work, sex and power - the forces that have done more than any other to shape the world as we see it now.
It expertly explores the foundations of our developing society by showing how these grand themes have recurred throughout the various phases of global history. From communities of Palaeolithic hunter-gatherers, through feudalism and onto the capitalistic machine-civilisation of recent centuries, Willie Thompson takes us on a journey that is fundamentally opposed to mainstream histories which concentrate on monarchs, politicians and military commanders.
At the centre of this book lies the interaction between humans and their environment. By exploring history in this way, it reveals a simple yet powerful materialist understanding of how we got to where we are today, and opens a door to a different reading of our world.
It expertly explores the foundations of our developing society by showing how these grand themes have recurred throughout the various phases of global history. From communities of Palaeolithic hunter-gatherers, through feudalism and onto the capitalistic machine-civilisation of recent centuries, Willie Thompson takes us on a journey that is fundamentally opposed to mainstream histories which concentrate on monarchs, politicians and military commanders.
At the centre of this book lies the interaction between humans and their environment. By exploring history in this way, it reveals a simple yet powerful materialist understanding of how we got to where we are today, and opens a door to a different reading of our world.
Product Details
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
362g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745333403
SKU
V9780745333403
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About Willie Thompson
Willie Thompson was Professor of Contemporary History at Glasgow Caledonian University. His books include Work, Sex and Power, Ideologies in the Age of Extremes and What Happened to History? He was vice-president of the Socialist History Society.
Reviews for Work, Sex and Power: The Forces that Shaped Our History
'An extremely ambitious attempt to explain the history of humankind. Thompson's historical materialism provides him with a reliable compass on his journey and the end result is nothing short of inspiring'
Stefan Berger, Professor of Social History and Director of the Institute for Social Movements at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany 'An engaging and concise world history that is both analytically ambitious and lucidly argued'
John Callaghan, Professor of Politics, University of Salford 'A powerful book derived from decades of historical research and reflection on the essence of what it is to be human. A must read'
Dianne Kirby, Reader in International History, University of Ulster 'A welcome addition to the history of change in the global human condition and situation'
Dr KAJ McLay, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Canterbury Christ Church University
Stefan Berger, Professor of Social History and Director of the Institute for Social Movements at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany 'An engaging and concise world history that is both analytically ambitious and lucidly argued'
John Callaghan, Professor of Politics, University of Salford 'A powerful book derived from decades of historical research and reflection on the essence of what it is to be human. A must read'
Dianne Kirby, Reader in International History, University of Ulster 'A welcome addition to the history of change in the global human condition and situation'
Dr KAJ McLay, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Canterbury Christ Church University