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Go to My LibraryA Descriptive Catalogue of the Dobree C
- Language
- Russian
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- Pages
- 235
- ISBN
- 9785871402665
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Other editions (62)
Mutual Aid: a Factor in Evolution
2017 • Independently Published
English
Mutual Aid: a Factor in Evolution
2014 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
1976 • Porter Sargent
English
Mutual Aid
2021 • PM Press
English
Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2024 • Penguin
English
Other editions

Mutual Aid: a Factor in Evolution
2017 • Independently Published
English

Mutual Aid: a Factor in Evolution
2014 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
1976 • Porter Sargent
English

Mutual Aid
2021 • PM Press
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2024 • Penguin
English

Mutual Aid An Illuminated Factor of Evolution
2021 • PM Press
English

Mutual Aid
2002 • Project Gutenberg
English

Mutual Aid (Large Print Edition)
2006 • BiblioBazaar
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2012 • Simon and Schuster
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2020 • Read Books
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
1989 • Black Rose Books
English

Mutual Aid (Penguin Classics)
Penguin Books Ltd
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2011 • Freedom Press
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2010 • Digireads.com Publishing
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
1989 • Black Rose Books
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution (Classic Reprint)
2018 • FB&C Limited
English

Mutual Aid, a Factor of Evolution
2011 • Bod Third Party Titles
English

Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution
1972 • New York University Press
English

Mutual Aid: a factor of evolution
2006 • BiblioBazaar
English

Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution
2004 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English

Mutual Aid a Factor of Evolution
2012 • Wilder Publications, Incorporated
English

Mutual Aid
2012 • Dover Publications
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2008 • Forgotten Books
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2011 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2022 • Random House
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
1987 • Freedom Press
English

Mutual Aid
2002 • Indy
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2007 • Dodo Press
English

Mutual Aid An Illuminated Factor of Evolution
2021 • PM Press
English

El apoyo mutuo un factor de la evolución
2012 • Dharana
Spanish

El apoyo mutuo: un factor de la evolución
2021 • Dharana Editoria
Spanish

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2006 • Courier Corporation
English

El suport mutu: Un factor de l'evolució
2021 • Virus Editorial
Catalan

Gegenseitige Hilfe in der Tier- und Menschenwelt
2018 • Henricus
German

Gegenseitige Hilfe in der Tier- und Menschenwelt
1989 • Trotzdem-Verlag
German

Gegenseitige Hilfe in der Tier- und Menschenwelt
1989 • Verlag Monte Verita
German

La selección natural y el apoyo mutuo
2009 • Editorial CSIC - CSIC Press
Spanish

El Apoyo Mutuo (Spanish Edition)
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Spanish

Gegenseitige Hilfe in der Tier- und Menschenwelt
2011 • Trotzdem
German

Interhelpo: Kiel faktoro de l’ evoluo
1995 • Impeto
Esperanto

Mutual Aid: a Factor of Evolution
2012 • Dover Publications, Incorporated
English

Mutual Aid
2012 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Mutual Aid; a Factor of Evolution
2012 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Gegenseitige Hilfe in Der Tier- Und Menschenwelt
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
German

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2017 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2021 • Independently Published
English

Mutual Aid; a Factor of Evolution
2023 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Mutual Aid
2021 • Independently Published
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2017 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Mutual Aid; a Factor of Evolution
2018 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Mutual Aid: a Factor of Evolution
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution
2016 • IDB Productions

Mutual Aid
2021 • Wyatt North
English

Mutual Aid
2020 • Wyatt North
English

Mutual Aid
2021 • Independently Published
English

Mutual Aid; a Factor of Evolution
2023 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Vzaimnaia pomoshch', kak faktor voliutsii
2023 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
Russian

Gegenseitige Hilfe in Der Tier- Und Menschenwelt
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
German

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2020 • Independently Published
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2019 • Independently Published
English

Mutual Aid
2021 • Wyatt North
English

Mutual Aid A Factor of Evolution
2018 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
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This book is widely hailed as a foundational classic, offering a profoundly important counter-narrative to the prevailing Social Darwinist ideas of its time and remaining highly relevant for contemporary ideological and scientific discourse. Reviewers praise its central argument that cooperation and mutual aid, rather than relentless competition, are the most significant factors in the evolution and survival of species, both animal and human. The author’s extensive documentation, drawing from scientific observations of nonhuman animals in diverse environments and studies of human societies across various historical stages, is frequently highlighted as a strength. Many readers find the work to be an eye-opener, shifting their perspectives on evolution, human nature, and societal organization, providing a much-needed optimistic and inspiring vision for collective progress. It is seen as essential reading for understanding the development of evolutionary thought and the ongoing battles of ideology, with some calling it a life-changing experience.
However, the book is not without its criticisms. Some reviewers point out that while its basic argument is sound, the scientific understandings presented are occasionally outdated or selective compared to modern evolutionary theory, with a few technical and general flaws. The author is sometimes accused of overemphasizing mutual aid and romanticizing certain historical social structures, such as medieval cities, while notably remaining silent on issues like gender relations and existing hierarchies within those societies. The book’s dense, repetitive nature, characterized by numerous examples, can make it a challenging and at times boring read for some. Critics also note a lack of clear definitions for key terms like "civilization" or "state," and a perceived sketchiness in referencing scientific claims. Additionally, some find the author's assertion that the state is solely responsible for the dissolution of mutual aid organizations to be an oversimplification, and his conclusions on industrial progress and unionization dated.
Overall, despite its imperfections and the need for a contemporary lens, the book stands as an incredibly influential and thought-provoking work that offers a vital challenge to purely competitive views of nature and society. It is highly recommended for readers interested in evolutionary ethics, social philosophy, and the historical development of ideas on cooperation and altruism. Those seeking a foundational text that champions collective action over individualism, or who wish to explore alternative historical narratives of human and animal behavior, will find this book to be a powerful and inspiring read, prompting a re-evaluation of humanity's inherent capacity for mutual support.
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