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Item specifics
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- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780060192471
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
006019247X
ISBN-13
9780060192471
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038782296
Product Key Features
Book Title
Human Accomplishment : the Pursuit of Excellence in the Arts and Sciences, 800 B. C. to 1950
Number of Pages
688 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
Civilization, General, Social Psychology, World
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Psychology, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
38.6 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-047820
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Murray's overview…is engaging, user-friendly....[readers] are sure to enjoy his arguments and elegant presentation., "Murray's overview...is engaging, user-friendly....[readers] are sure to enjoy his arguments and elegant presentation." -- Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Decimal
908.79
Synopsis
A sweeping cultural survey reminiscent of Barzun's From Dawn to Decadence . "At irregular times and in scattered settings, human beings have achieved great things. Human Accomplishment is about those great things, falling in the domains known as the arts and sciences, and the people who did them.' So begins Charles Murray's unique account of human excellence, from the age of Homer to our own time. Employing techniques that historians have developed over the last century but that have rarely been applied to books written for the general public, Murray compiles inventories of the people who have been essential to the stories of literature, music, art, philosophy, and the sciences--a total of 4,002 men and women from around the world, ranked according to their eminence. The heart of Human Accomplishment is a series of enthralling descriptive chapters: on the giants in the arts and what sets them apart from the merely great; on the differences between great achievement in the arts and in the sciences; on the meta-inventions, 14 crucial leaps in human capacity to create great art and science; and on the patterns and trajectories of accomplishment across time and geography. Straightforwardly and undogmatically, Charles Murray takes on some controversial questions. Why has accomplishment been so concentrated in Europe? Among men? Since 1400? He presents evidence that the rate of great accomplishment has been declining in the last century, asks what it means, and offers a rich framework for thinking about the conditions under which the human spirit has expressed itself most gloriously. Eye-opening and humbling, Human Accomplishment is a fascinating work that describes what humans at their best can achieve, provides tools for exploring its wellsprings, and celebrates the continuing common quest of humans everywhere to discover truths, create beauty, and apprehend the good., A sweeping cultural survey reminiscent of Barzun's From Dawn to Decadence. "At irregular times and in scattered settings, human beings have achieved great things. Human Accomplishment is about those great things, falling in the domains known as the arts and sciences, and the people who did them.' So begins Charles Murray's unique account of human excellence, from the age of Homer to our own time. Employing techniques that historians have developed over the last century but that have rarely been applied to books written for the general public, Murray compiles inventories of the people who have been essential to the stories of literature, music, art, philosophy, and the sciences--a total of 4,002 men and women from around the world, ranked according to their eminence. The heart of Human Accomplishment is a series of enthralling descriptive chapters: on the giants in the arts and what sets them apart from the merely great; on the differences between great achievement in the arts and in the sciences; on the meta-inventions, 14 crucial leaps in human capacity to create great art and science; and on the patterns and trajectories of accomplishment across time and geography. Straightforwardly and undogmatically, Charles Murray takes on some controversial questions. Why has accomplishment been so concentrated in Europe? Among men? Since 1400? He presents evidence that the rate of great accomplishment has been declining in the last century, asks what it means, and offers a rich framework for thinking about the conditions under which the human spirit has expressed itself most gloriously. Eye-opening and humbling, Human Accomplishment is a fascinating work that describes what humans at their best can achieve, provides tools for exploring its wellsprings, and celebrates the continuing common quest of humans everywhere to discover truths, create beauty, and apprehend the good.
LC Classification Number
BF416.A1M87 2003
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J's Collectible Gems
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Registered as a private sellerThereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
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- 3***2- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI am very happy with my purchase! The pictures were excellent and accurate, showing me what I would be getting. The price was amazing, and the item was packaged well. There was a problem with my order, but it was was cleared up quickly because the seller replied to my inquiry immediately. Thank you seller! Great purchase! A++++
- t***z (358)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller was super helpful and communicative and always replied to me right away. The books arrived exactly as described and were packaged safely and securely. Shipping was fast and the books were reasonably priced. I would highly recommend this seller and would absolutely buy from them again.Lot Of 4 Books Hal Borland, Ward West HC'S (#356706681562)
- g***r (2262)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAn interesting post card with Western Americana graphics and sediments in excellent condition just as shown and described. Seller packaged the card in a plastic sleave and a hardened envelope to protect it during shipment. It was shipped quickly and arrived in a timely manner and in fine condition. Thank YOU to an A#1+++++Trustworthy Seller!Postcard Cowboys Prayer Poem by Unknown Author Unposted Linen DB (#355839790837)