World History

"The Measure of Civilization: How Social Development Decides the Fate of Nations"

Ian Morris

About the Program

Ian Morris looks at the development of civilizations over the past 15,000 years and uses current measures for human development to explain why the center of advancement moved from the East to the West.  Prof. Morris spoke at an event hosted by the World Affairs Council of Washington, DC.     

About the Authors

Ian Morris

Ian Morris is a professor of classics and a professor of history at Stanford University.  He is the author of "Why the West Rules - For Now" and "The Dynamics of Ancient Empires." 


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"The Measure of Civilization: How Social Development Decides the Fate of Nations"

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, May 12th at 8:15am (ET)
  • Sunday, April 7th at 5:30am (ET)
  • Sunday, March 31st at 2:45pm (ET)
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