Whither Mankind: A Panorama of Modern Civilization

By Charles A. Beard

Book Overview

Whither Mankind: A Panorama of Modern Civilization is a book written by Charles A. Beard, an American historian and political scientist. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of human civilization from ancient times to the modern era. It covers a wide range of topics including politics, economics, social structures, culture, and technology.Beard explores the major historical events that have shaped the world we live in today, such as the rise and fall of empires, the Industrial Revolution, and the two World Wars. He also examines the impact of religion, philosophy, and science on human society, and how these fields have influenced our understanding of the world around us.The author offers a critical analysis of the challenges facing humanity in the 20th century, including the threat of nuclear war, environmental degradation, and the struggle for social justice. He argues that the fate of humanity is inextricably linked to our ability to address these issues and create a more just and sustainable world.Overall, Whither Mankind: A Panorama of Modern Civilization is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a broad perspective on the history of human civilization and the challenges we face in the modern era. It is recommended for anyone interested in history, politics, or social issues.1928. Beard, one of the most influential American historians of his time, has compiled the following essays into this volume: The Civilizations of the East and the West: Hu Shih; Ancient and Mediaeval Civilizations: Hendrik Willem van Loon; Science: Bertrand Russell; Business: Julius Klein; Labor: Sidney and Beatrice Webb; Law and Government: Howard Lee McBain; War and Peace: Emil Ludwig; Health: C.E.A. Winslow; The Family: Havelock Ellis; Race and Civilization: George A. Dorsey; Religion: James Harvey Robinson; The Arts: Lewis Mumford; Philosophy: John Dewey; Play: Stuart Chase; Education: Everett Dean Martin; and Literature: Carl Van Doren. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417938838
• ISBN13: 9781417938834
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"