Civilization In Crisis: Human Prospects In A Changing World
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A work of serious political and social analysis, Civilization in Crisis: Human Prospects in a Changing World presents a sweeping examination of the profound challenges confronting modern civilization at a pivotal moment in history. Joseph A. Camilleri argues that the interconnected crises of the late twentieth century — spanning political instability, economic inequality, environmental degradation, and the erosion of cultural identity — are not isolated phenomena but symptoms of a deeper systemic breakdown in the foundations of Western-led global order. Written with scholarly rigor yet accessible urgency, the work details the structural forces reshaping international relations and human societies, urging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the trajectory of global development. Camilleri illustrates how conventional political and economic frameworks have proven inadequate in addressing these mounting pressures, and calls for a fundamental rethinking of values, institutions, and human priorities. This is an essential read for students of international relations, political philosophy, and anyone grappling with the long-term future of humanity in an era of accelerating change.
Author: Joseph A. Camilleri
Format: Paperback
Published: 1976, Cambridge University Press
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A work of serious political and social analysis, Civilization in Crisis: Human Prospects in a Changing World presents a sweeping examination of the profound challenges confronting modern civilization at a pivotal moment in history. Joseph A. Camilleri argues that the interconnected crises of the late twentieth century — spanning political instability, economic inequality, environmental degradation, and the erosion of cultural identity — are not isolated phenomena but symptoms of a deeper systemic breakdown in the foundations of Western-led global order. Written with scholarly rigor yet accessible urgency, the work details the structural forces reshaping international relations and human societies, urging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the trajectory of global development. Camilleri illustrates how conventional political and economic frameworks have proven inadequate in addressing these mounting pressures, and calls for a fundamental rethinking of values, institutions, and human priorities. This is an essential read for students of international relations, political philosophy, and anyone grappling with the long-term future of humanity in an era of accelerating change.