Meredith F. Small
Inventing the World: Venice and the Transformation of Western Civilization
Inventing the World: Venice and the Transformation of Western Civilization
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Venice was a small, isolated city that transformed western civilization with its ingenuity and inventions, such as sunglasses, forks, bonds, and currency. Acclaimed anthropologist Meredith Small examines the unique Venetian social structure that was key to their explosion of creativity and invention, which have shaped contemporary notions of institutions and conventions. Venice is a living city that is on the front lines of preserving its legacy and cultural history to inspire a new generation of innovators.
Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 18 February 2021
Publisher: Pegasus Books
An epic cultural journey that delves into the profound impact of Venetian ingenuity and inventions on shaping modernity. How did a small, isolated city, with a population never exceeding 100,000, even in its heyday, manage to transform Western civilization? Acclaimed anthropologist Meredith Small, the author of the groundbreaking book Our Babies, Ourselves, explores the unique Venetian social structure that played a pivotal role in their remarkable explosion of creativity and invention, spanning from material innovations to social transformations.
From boats and money to medicine and face cream, opera, semicolons, tiramisu, and child-labor laws, these groundbreaking ideas all originated in Venice and have since shaped contemporary notions of institutions and conventions. The foundation of how we now think about community, healthcare, money, consumerism, and globalization can be traced back to the Laguna Veneta.
However, Venice is far from a mere historical relic or a life-sized museum. It is a living city that continues to embrace its innovative roots. As climate change brings about sea-level rises, Venice is at the forefront of preserving its legacy and cultural history, inspiring a new generation of innovators to build upon its rich heritage.
This captivating journey through Venetian history and innovation offers a profound insight into the enduring influence of a city that has consistently pushed the boundaries of creativity and progress. Through its innovative spirit and relentless pursuit of progress, Venice has left an indelible mark on the world, shaping the modern world in ways that are still felt today.
Weight: 534g
Dimension: 159 x 238 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781643135380
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