Inventing Western Civilization"In this wonderful book, Thomas Patterson effectively dethrones the concept of 'civilization' as an abstract good, transcending human society." |
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | 7 |
CIVILIZATION AND ITS BOOSTERS | 27 |
CIVILIZATION AND ITS CRITICS | 57 |
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