{"product_id":"the-human-web","title":"The Human Web","description":"Discover the intricate tapestry of human connections with this thought-provoking title, perfect for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. This book, authored by acclaimed historians J. R. McNeill and William H. McNeill, offers a fresh perspective on world history by analyzing the essential webs of interaction that have shaped civilizations. Spanning from the localized structures of ancient agricultural societies to today's global networks, this insightful exploration delves into the movement of ideas, goods, and power across cultures. Ideal for anyone interested in the dynamics of cooperation and competition throughout history, this comprehensive yet concise account presents complex themes in an approachable format. Whether you are a student looking to enhance your understanding of historical frameworks or a curious reader keen to explore how human networks influence societal development, this book is a must-have addition. With 368 pages of rich content, it provides an engaging and educational journey through time. Perfect for both personal collection and academic study, this brand-new edition from W W Norton \u0026amp; Company is an invaluable resource for understanding the history of human interaction and the patterns that define our world today. *Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780393925685\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2010\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: W W Norton \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003ePages: 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorld-historical questions such as these, the subjects of major works by Jared Diamond, David Landes, and others, are now of great moment as global frictions increase. In a spirited and original contribution to this quickening discussion, two renowned historians, father and son, explore the webs that have drawn humans together in patterns of interaction and exchange, cooperation and competition, since earliest times. Whether small or large, loose or dense, these webs have provided the medium for the movement of ideas, goods, power, and money within and across cultures, societies, and nations. From the thin, localized webs that characterized agricultural communities twelve thousand years ago, through the denser, more interactive metropolitan webs that surrounded ancient Sumer, Athens, and Timbuktu, to the electrified global web that today envelops virtually the entire world in a maelstrom of cooperation and competition, J. R. McNeill and William H. McNeill show human webs to be a key component of world history and a revealing framework of analysis. Avoiding any determinism, environmental or cultural, the McNeills give us a synthesizing picture of the big patterns of world history in a rich, open-ended, concise account.","brand":"Smartfox Books","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41783573184645,"sku":"PR86823","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/image_STJTNVGGX62Q.jpg?v=1785333551","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.com.au\/products\/the-human-web","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}