In this book the author seeks to trace significant trends in the formation, the growth, and the duration of societies-notably those of men. Drawing on a vast storehouse of information in the fields of evolution, paleontology, genetics, and biochemistry, he traces fascinating but carefully considered parallels in the social evolution of many different kinds of organisms, both living and extinct. His purpose is to explore the social problems of man and of human society against this background.
Skilled in the handling of the tools of scientific research, Dr. Haskins exhibits a rare breadth of vision and with this a stimulating and highly original point of view. At this time, when conflicting ideas and ideals of men struggle for supremacy, his book makes a powerful and convincing case for the principles of a democratic society and helps the reader gain that wider and more comprehensive view of -our own social structure-that is so urgently needed