The Measure of Civilization

Ian Morris looks at the development of civilizations over the past 15,000 years and uses current measures for human development to explain w… read more

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. close

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The Measure of Civilization

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Program ID:
311591-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 31, 2013 | 2:46pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 12, 2013 | 8:18am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Mar 31, 2013 | 2:46pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 07, 2013 | 5:30am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 12, 2013 | 8:18am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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