Publisher's Synopsis
""History and Social Intelligence"" by Harry Elmer Barnes is a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between history and social intelligence. The book delves into the ways in which social intelligence can be used to understand and interpret historical events, and how historical knowledge can be used to enhance social intelligence. Barnes argues that a deep understanding of history is essential for developing social intelligence, as it provides a framework for understanding the complex social and political structures that shape our world. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of history in shaping culture and identity, the importance of historical perspective in decision-making, and the ways in which historical knowledge can be used to promote social justice and equality. Barnes draws on a wealth of historical examples to illustrate his points, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the relationship between history and social intelligence.1926. Barnes writes in the Preface that: The present work deals with the development of the new or synthetic and dynamic history, and indicates possible applications of this type of historical writing to some of the leading institutions and problems of contemporary civilization. The writer does not accept the view that history can in many cases be directly useful to the present generation through the discovery of alleged specific analogies between the remote past and the present day. Perhaps the greatest lesson of history is that it has no such lessons for our generation. The text is divided into four Parts titled: Aspects of the Newer History; History, and Some Problems of Nationalism; Creation Tales; and The Rise and Fall of Democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
