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A Short History of Progress

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      From Neanderthal man to the Sumerians to the Roman Empire, "A Short History of Progress" dissects the cyclical nature of humanity's development and demise, the 10,000-year-old experiment that people have unleashed but have yet to control.

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      • Media: Paperback Book, 224 pages
      • Language: English
      • Publisher: Da Capo Press
      • Edition: Unknown
      • ISBN-10: 0786715472
      • Publication Date: Mar. 17th, 2005
      • ISBN-13: 9780786715473
      • Dimensions: 5.60 x 8.24 x 0.59 inches
      • Shipping Weight: 0.45 lbs
      • Categories: History of Civilization General Sociology

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