Shows how the uneven pace of development of human societies leads to a 'global civil war'. Taking a historical perspective, and developing a model that explains... » 

Shows how the uneven pace of development of human societies leads to a 'global civil war'. Taking a historical perspective, and developing a model that explains how empires, resistance, and civilizations evolved alongside major technological breakthroughs, this book presents a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary analysis of the phenomenon. «