The Dawn of Everything

12/1/2022

the world history class i wish i would have had in highschool

In "The Dawn of Everything", David Graeber and David Wengrow challenge the traditional assumptions about social evolution and human history. They argue that the conventional theories around the development of agriculture, cities, property ownership, and civilization have neglected the contributions of Indigenous observers and intellectuals. Utilizing groundbreaking research in archaeology and anthropology, the authors offer a fresh perspective on human history and suggest new possibilities for human emancipation. This book is a thought-provoking read that forces readers to question their preconceived notions about society and the past. It offers a path toward imagining new forms of freedom and new ways of organizing society while revealing playful and hopeful possibilities for humanity's future. "The Dawn of Everything" is a monumental book that fundamentally transforms our understanding of the human past, highlighting the power of direct action and critical thinking. Highly recommended for those interested in social evolution, anthropology, and archaeology.

david graver ꞏ david wengrow ꞏ anthropology ꞏ archaeology ꞏ human history ꞏ social evolution ꞏ agriculture ꞏ cities ꞏ origins of the state ꞏ democracy ꞏ inequality ꞏ human emancipation ꞏ indigenous observers ꞏ european society ꞏ property ꞏ slavery ꞏ civilization ꞏ hierarchy ꞏ dominance ꞏ hunter-gatherers ꞏ social organization ꞏ economic organization ꞏ moral vision ꞏ direct action ꞏ revolutionary ꞏ freedom ꞏ playful ꞏ hopeful ꞏ history