Ian Morris writes large-scale history and archaeology about long-term social development, war and the comparison of East and West. Why the West Rules—For Now uses archaeology, geography and a social-development index to explain shifts in global power, while War! What Is It Good For? argues that organised violence has sometimes produced larger, more stable societies even while causing immense destruction. Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels examines energy capture and social values across different economic systems. Morris's prose is broad, quantitative and provocative. His work fits big history, archaeology, civilisational comparison and long-term social development. Read more Less
No products in the cart.