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Why the West Rules—for Now: The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal About the Future

Ian Morris
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Why the West Rules—for Now: The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal About the Future

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010

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Ian Morris

Why the West Rules—for Now: The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal About the Future

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

1162

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy

Anthropology
Setting

Global • 2010s

Theme
Community
Topic
Philosophy

Anthropology

Business & Economics
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Why the West Rules—for Now: The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal About the Future, Ian Morris examines historical development through social development scores. He explores geographic and social factors influencing the dominance of Western or Eastern societies over millennia, using multidisciplinary insights to predict future global trends in power dynamics.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

6,622 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ian Morris's Why the West Rules—for Now offers a sweeping analysis of historical patterns through a combination of biology, sociology, and geography. Critics praise its ambitious scope and interdisciplinary approach. However, some find its predictive claims about the future speculative. Overall, it is an engaging read for those interested in understanding historical development.

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Who Should Read Why the West Rules—for Now: The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal About the Future?

Readers who enjoy Why the West Rules—for Now are likely interested in historical analysis, cultural evolution, and future predictions. Fans of Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel or Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens may find this work engaging due to its interdisciplinary approach and broad historical scope.

4.3

6,622 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

1162

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy

Anthropology
Setting

Global • 2010s

Theme
Community
Topic
Philosophy

Anthropology

Business & Economics
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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