A general sociology text written from a comparative, historical, and evolutionary perspective. The most important changes in this updated edition are a reworked discussion of the rise of modern capitalism and revised and extended discussions of the recent economic and political changes in the former
Focusing on social evolution, the book presents a comprehensive theory that elucidates significant evolutionary transformations in human history and prehistory. Sanderson incorporates a discussion on biological constraints influencing human behavior, highlighting how these factors have shaped social evolution in comparable ways across different cultures globally. This expanded edition enriches the original insights with a deeper understanding of the interplay between biology and social development.