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The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History

Howard Bloom
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The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997

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Howard Bloom

The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

466

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History by Howard Bloom explores how biological, social, and historical forces shape human behavior and civilization. It delves into the interplay between competitive instincts, violence, and creativity, suggesting that these elements drive cultural evolution and historical progression.

Informative

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,379 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History by Howard Bloom offers a provocative exploration of human behavior through an evolutionary lens. Critics appreciate its ambitious scope and engaging narrative but note a lack of rigorous scientific evidence. Some find its conclusions controversial, while others praise its originality and stimulating ideas.

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Who Should Read The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History?

Readers interested in The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History by Howard Bloom are typically those captivated by interdisciplinary analyses of human behavior, combining history, evolutionary biology, and psychology. Fans of Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel or Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens may also find it compelling.

4.3

3,379 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

466

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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