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By examining the past as a blueprint for the future, Riane Eisler develops a theory of cultural evolution which contains two models: the dominator model, symbolized by the blade, when one half of society dominates the other, and the partnership model, symbolized by the life-giving chalice, when men and women are valued equally. Some 5000 years before the global shift to patriarchy took place a society existed which was based on the gender equal model. This study reveals that it was a time of peace and contentment which has been obscured from the world view. Today, mankind stands at a crossroads. The power of the blade, manifesting itself in the break up of the family, environmental damage and possible nuclear holocaust, threatens the world. However, Riane Eisler notes that this is not our only option. We can, by rediscovering the partnership ethic and spirit of co-operation that existed throughout pre-history, change our ideas and transform our culture.Product Identifiers
PublisherRivers Oram Press
ISBN-139780044406273
eBay Product ID (ePID)91144371
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future
AuthorRiane Tennenhaus Eisler
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicMental Health
Publication Year1996
Dimensions
Item Height216mm
Item Width135mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorRiane Tennenhaus Eisler
Series TitleMandala Books
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom