Historian and author Patrick Manning began his career studying African history. Over nearly six decades, his focus expanded to link African studies more closely to world history, examining the African Diaspora, human migration patterns, and community life. Today, Manning's work centers on developing a coherent theory for understanding world history: humanity as a system. Read More »
帕特里克·曼宁著述中文译介情况汇总 Patrick Manning's Works Translated into Chinese
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- Groups Among Human SpeciesNovember 11, 2024This overview looks at five periods of hominin species, tracing the evolution of group behavior through their overall phenotype, the details of individual senses and signals, and varied links between individuals.Read More »
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Human History from the Bottom Up
How have social institutions evolved since the earliest days of language? Should the study of world history be expanded to include the days before cities and literacy existed? In what ways has migration been a major process for learning?
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Methods for Human History
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The Evolving Human System
What has been the transhistorical significance of households and communities? How has the rise of capitalism influenced economic, political, and social affairs? In the study of world history, does the term “civilization” create confusion or clarity?
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A History of Humanity
