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The chalice and the blade

Paperback • 1990 • English

The chalice and the blade: our history, our future

By Riane Tennenhaus Eisler

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About the book

This text proposes two models of human history: the blade represents the dominator model, a world of conflict and domination, threatened with environmental destruction; the chalice represents the partnership model, a society based on equality and co-operation. Eisler uncovers the existence, prehistory, of a goddess culture where the chalice held sway and there was peace for humankind.

Social and ethical issues
Violence and abuse in society
Health, illness and addiction: social aspects

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ISBN

9780044406273

Publisher

Unwin

Published year

1990

Language

English

Original title

The chalice and the blade

Format

Paperback

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