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Overview
At the start of the third Christian millennium we are aware of massive political, economic, and ideological changes which condition the chances of liberty, wealth, and equality. Yet it is surprisingly difficult to understand these forces, because we cannot see what surrounds us so closely. This book analyzes our condition by looking at the work of two great thinkers; F.W. Maitland provides a deep historical perspective, while Yukichi Fukuzawa lays down a wide comparative analysis.
Synopsis
How the modern World was made; an analysis of the ideas of F.W. Maitland and Yukicki Fukuzawa.
Booknews
Macfarlane (anthropological science, U. of Cambridge) discusses the nature, origins, and effects of the modern world from contrasting Western and Eastern perspectives. The first part of the text examines the work of English historian and philosopher F.W. Maitland (1850- 1906). The second half of the volume is devoted to the ideas of social theorist Yukichi Fukuzawa (1835-1901) and how he tried to create a modern world in Japan. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)