Civilization The West & The Rest -

Ferguson argues that the West's era of predominance may be ending:

: The Scientific Revolution gave the West a major military and technological advantage over Eastern rivals. Civilization The West & the Rest

The book is available through major retailers like Amazon , Barnes & Noble , and Rizzoli Bookstore . Civilization: The West and the Rest: Ferguson, Niall Ferguson argues that the West's era of predominance

: A combination of institutional frameworks and cultural values (often linked to the Protestant work ethic) provided the human capital necessary for sustained development. Current Status and Potential Decline Barnes & Noble

: The Industrial Revolution and the subsequent birth of a consumer society drove global trade and economic growth.

: Other civilizations have now successfully "downloaded" these six features, allowing countries like China to challenge Western supremacy.