How the West won: the neglected story of the triumph of modernity
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Wilmington, Delaware : ISI Books, [2014].
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Book
Physical Desc:
vi, 455 pages ; 24 cm
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Loveland Adult Nonfiction
909.09821 Stark, R.
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Aug 23, 2022
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"... demonstrates the primacy of uniquely Western ideas, among them the belief in free will, the commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, the notion that the universe functions according to rational rules that can be discovered, and the emphasis on human freedom and secure property rights"--From publisher description.
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English
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9781610170857, 1610170857
UPC:
40023414511
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-432) and index.
Description
"... demonstrates the primacy of uniquely Western ideas, among them the belief in free will, the commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, the notion that the universe functions according to rational rules that can be discovered, and the emphasis on human freedom and secure property rights"--From publisher description.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Stark, R. (2014). How the West won: the neglected story of the triumph of modernity. Wilmington, Delaware, ISI Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Stark, Rodney. 2014. How the West Won: The Neglected Story of the Triumph of Modernity. Wilmington, Delaware, ISI Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Stark, Rodney, How the West Won: The Neglected Story of the Triumph of Modernity. Wilmington, Delaware, ISI Books, 2014.
MLA Citation (style guide)Stark, Rodney. How the West Won: The Neglected Story of the Triumph of Modernity. Wilmington, Delaware, ISI Books, 2014.
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