Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life
Download or Read eBook Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life PDF written by Mark Francis and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Mark Francis |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 0801445906 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780801445903 |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life by : Mark Francis
Book excerpt: The ideas of the English philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) have shaped evolutionary theory, philosophy of science, sociology & politics. This work aims to dispel the plethora of misinformation surrounding Spencer, throwing light on the broader cultural history of the 19th century.