The Alphabet Versus the Goddess
by Shlain, Leonard
This groundbreaking book proposes that the rise of alphabetic literacy reconfigured the human brain and brought about profound changes in history, religion, and gender relations. Making remarkable connections across brain function, myth, and anthropology, Dr. Shlain shows why pre-literate cultures were principally informed by holistic, right-brain modes that venerated the Goddess, images, and feminine values. Writing drove cultures toward linear left-brain thinking and this shift upset the balance between men and women, initiating the decline of the feminine and ushering in patriarchal rule. Examining the cultures of the Israelites, Greeks, Christians, and Muslims, Shlain reinterprets ancient myths and parables in light of his theory. Provocative and inspiring, this book is a paradigm-shattering work that will transform your view of history and the mind.
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The Alphabet Versus The Goddess; The Conflict Between Word and Image
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6.5" x 9.5", 464 pages. Clean Ex-Library copy. Early edition. NOT price clipped, library stickers on cover, Dust jacket protected by mylar. Schlain proposes that alphabetic literacy fundamentally rewired the human brain with profound consequences for culture, history, and religion. Necessary reading for women and
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Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West
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