The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History

An exploration of some of the most important and enduring ideas in human history – from religion, science, philosophy, medicine, psychology, politics, economics and art – each presented in brief, accessible form.

‘Big’ ideas are those concepts and theories that have radically transformed our understanding of the world we live in, our place in that world and the ways we have shaped the past and will shape the future. They are the ideas that have had a huge impact on human civilization – and they come from all disciplines of human ingenuity.

Topics covered range widely and include Creation Mythology, Existentialism, The Elements, Relativity, Space Travel, Geometry, Ethics, Behaviourism, Genetics, Warfare, The Nation State, Anarchism, Capitalism, Classical Art and Architecture, The Renaissance – and much more.

This concise, accessible and multi-faceted book provides an essential introduction to 150 of the most important principles of Western thought.

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The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History

An exploration of some of the most important and enduring ideas in human history – from religion, science, philosophy, medicine, psychology, politics, economics and art – each presented in brief, accessible form.

‘Big’ ideas are those concepts and theories that have radically transformed our understanding of the world we live in, our place in that world and the ways we have shaped the past and will shape the future. They are the ideas that have had a huge impact on human civilization – and they come from all disciplines of human ingenuity.

Topics covered range widely and include Creation Mythology, Existentialism, The Elements, Relativity, Space Travel, Geometry, Ethics, Behaviourism, Genetics, Warfare, The Nation State, Anarchism, Capitalism, Classical Art and Architecture, The Renaissance – and much more.

This concise, accessible and multi-faceted book provides an essential introduction to 150 of the most important principles of Western thought.

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The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History

The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History

by Daniel Smith
The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History

The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History

by Daniel Smith

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An exploration of some of the most important and enduring ideas in human history – from religion, science, philosophy, medicine, psychology, politics, economics and art – each presented in brief, accessible form.

‘Big’ ideas are those concepts and theories that have radically transformed our understanding of the world we live in, our place in that world and the ways we have shaped the past and will shape the future. They are the ideas that have had a huge impact on human civilization – and they come from all disciplines of human ingenuity.

Topics covered range widely and include Creation Mythology, Existentialism, The Elements, Relativity, Space Travel, Geometry, Ethics, Behaviourism, Genetics, Warfare, The Nation State, Anarchism, Capitalism, Classical Art and Architecture, The Renaissance – and much more.

This concise, accessible and multi-faceted book provides an essential introduction to 150 of the most important principles of Western thought.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781782438304
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Publication date: 09/21/2017
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 304
Sales rank: 759,673
File size: 4 MB

About the Author

Daniel Smith is a non-fiction author and editor who has written across a range of subjects, including politics, economics and social history. He is the author of The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History and the 'How to Think Like ...' series for Michael O'Mara Books, which has been published in 25 languages and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. He is also a scriptwriter for the award-winning podcast series, Real Dictators and A Short History of . . . He lives in London with his wife and two children.
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