Enduring Western Civilization: The Construction of the Concept of Western Civili

Description: Enduring Western Civilization by Silvia Federici What is meant by "Western civilisation"? The term is undergoing an historic crisis; current philosophical schools define themselves as alternatives to, or critiques of, this concept. This book seeks to trace the development of Western civilisation and examine the reasons for its endurance. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What do we mean by Western Civilization? When did the expression originate and why? At a time when there is a widespread perception that Western Civilization is undergoing a historic crisis, and when postmodernism, feminist theory, afrocentrism, deconstruction, and other current philosophical schools define themselves as alternatives to, or critiques of, Western Civilization, this book seeks to trace the development of the concept of Western Civilization and to examine the reasons for its endurance. It also suggests ways in which proponents of Western Civilization can co-opt ideas from opponents.Written from a multidisciplinary viewpoint, the essays in this volume trace the development of the concept of Western Civilization and seek to explode many standing beliefs—primarily those which concern the very existence of a Western tradition. Bound to be controversial, the book will be of interest to scholars and activists in the fields of cultural history, anthropology, and the history of ideas, as well as general readers interested in the enduring discussion of the notion of Western Civilization. Author Biography SILVIA FEDERICI is Associate Professor of Philosophy and International Studies at Hofstra University. Table of Contents A Genealogy of "Western Civilisation"; Greece: Aryan or Mediterranean? - Two Contending Historiographical Models, Martin Bernal; On the Scottish Origin of Civilisation, George C. Caffentzis; True West - The Changing Idea of the West from the 1880s to the 1920s, Chris GoGwilt; The God that Never Failed - The Origins and Crises of Western Civilisation, Silvia Federici; Satirical Appendix - Oedipus and the Coup, Sol Yurick; One or Many Civilizations?; Mathematics and Eurocentrism, George Gheverghese Joseph; Orientalism, Political Economy and the Canonisation of Indian Civilization, John Roosa; African Languages and European Linquistic Imperialism, Alamin Mazrui; They Came Before the Egyptians - Linguistic Evidence for the African Roots of Semitic Languages, Nicolas Faraclas. Review "Many of us teachers of "western civilization.,."are caught in an implacable vise: on the one hand, the conservative bullies bray for a bigoted version of the past, or various groups demand "affirmative action" by inclusion in the liberal version of the historical grand narrative and the resulting culture wars produce much sound and fury. On the other hand, our students, often approaching history for the very first time, eagerly want a clear narration of our story so that they can have some common sense in facing the future that awaits them. "Enduring Western Civilization must become an essential supplement to every teacher who works with this dilemma. It contains original works of scholarship by authors who are distinguished for their creativity and rigor. It is a diamond that cannot be crushed in the vise I have mentioned; indeed, it can help us to pry it open."-Peter Linebaugh, University of Toledo"This book exposes the cliches that have moved from imperialism to postcoloniality, from Eurocentrism to multiculturalism. It is a well-documented guide to new research agendas and to a pedogogy that is enlightened beyond mere polemic."-Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Columbia University Promotional Essays examining the origins of the concepts of Western Civilization and the myths that surround it. Long Description What do we mean by Western Civilization? When did the expression originate and why? At a time when there is a widespread perception that Western Civilization is undergoing a historic crisis, and when postmodernism, feminist theory, afrocentrism, deconstruction, and other current philosophical schools define themselves as alternatives to, or critiques of, Western Civilization, this book seeks to trace the development of the concept of Western Civilization and to examine the reasons for its endurance. It also suggests ways in which proponents of Western Civilization can co-opt ideas from opponents. Written from a multidisciplinary viewpoint, the essays in this volume trace the development of the concept of Western Civilization and seek to explode many standing beliefs--primarily those which concern the very existence of a Western tradition. Bound to be controversial, the book will be of interest to scholars and activists in the fields of cultural history, anthropology, and the history of ideas, as well as general readers interested in the enduring discussion of the notion of Western Civilization. Promotional "Headline" Essays examining the origins of the concepts of Western Civilization and the myths that surround it. Details ISBN0275951545 Year 1995 ISBN-10 0275951545 ISBN-13 9780275951542 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1995-10-30 Subtitle The Construction of the Concept of Western Civilization and Its Others Country of Publication United States Edited by Silvia Federici DEWEY 909.09821 Short Title ENDURING WESTERN CIVILIZATION Language English Media Book Place of Publication Westport Author Silvia Federici Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 224 Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780275951542 UK Release Date 1995-10-30 AU Release Date 1995-10-30 NZ Release Date 1995-10-30 US Release Date 1995-10-30 Audience Age 7-17 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Alternative 9780275954000 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16435959;

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