Daniel Smith

The Little Book of Big Ideas

150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 21/09/2017

ISBN: 9781782438830

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Paperback

Size: 178 x 129 mm

Extent: 304 pages

Illustration: black-and-white line drawings

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

An exploration of some of the most important and enduring ideas in human history – from religion, science, philosophy, medicine, psychology, politics, economics and art – each presented in brief, accessible form.

‘Big’ ideas are those concepts and theories that have radically transformed our understanding of the world we live in, our place in that world and the ways we have shaped the past and will shape the future. They are the ideas that have had a huge impact on human civilization – and they come from all disciplines of human ingenuity.

Topics covered range widely and include Creation Mythology, Existentialism, The Elements, Relativity, Space Travel, Geometry, Ethics, Behaviourism, Genetics, Warfare, The Nation State, Anarchism, Capitalism, Classical Art and Architecture, The Renaissance – and much more.

This concise, accessible and multi-faceted book provides an essential introduction to 150 of the most important principles of Western thought.

Sales points:

  • An accessible guide to 150 of the most important ideas in history

  • Demystifies challenging concepts

  • The perfect introduction to the big ideas that have shaped the world

  • Includes line illustrations and diagrams throughout

  • From the publishers of The Little Book of Big History and The History of the World in Bite-sized Chunks (over 30,000 copies sold)

About the Author:

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith is a non-fiction author and editor who has written across a range of subjects, including politics, economics and social history. He is the author of The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History and the 'How to Think Like ...' series for Michael O'Mara Books, which has been published in 25 languages and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. He is also a scriptwriter for the award-winning podcast series, Real Dictators and A Short History of . . . He lives in London with his wife and two children.