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Utopia The History of an Idea
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Description
Gregory Claeys surveys the influence of the idea of Utopia on history. Central to his exploration of ideal worlds are creation myths; archetypes of heaven and the afterlife; new worlds and voyages of discovery; ages of revolution and technological progress; model communities and kibbutzim; political and ecological dystopias; space travel and science fiction. The most significant utopias throughout history - whether envisaged or attempted - are covered, including visions of the ideal society in the West as well as American, Asian, African and the Arab worlds.
From classical times to the present day, this compelling book traces the enduring human need to imagine and construct ideal worlds.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2020-01-09
Publication Date:
2020-01-09
Publisher:
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0500295522
ISBN13:
9780500295526
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Weight:
220 g
Height:
200 cm
Width:
130 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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