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Author:

Ruiz, Teofilo F., 1943-

Title:

The terror of history : on the uncertainties of life in Western civilization / Teofilo F. Ruiz.

Publisher:

Princeton University Press,

Copyright Date:

c2011

Description:

xvii, 178 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Civilization, Western.
Uncertainty--History.--History.
Terror--History.--History.
Disasters--History.--History.
Adjustment (Psychology)--History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The terror of history -- Religion and the world to come -- The world of matter and the senses -- The lure of beauty and knowledge.

ISBN:

0691124132 (hardcover : acid-free paper)
9780691124131 (hardcover : acid-free paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)149281819

LCCN:

2011011127

Locations:

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)