{"product_id":"the-chalice-and-the-blade-our-history-our-future","title":"The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future\u003c\/em\u003e by Riane Eisler is a thought-provoking work of cultural history and social theory that re-examines the roots of human society, power, gender, and violence. Eisler challenges the idea that warfare, domination, and conflict between the sexes are inevitable parts of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking back through archaeology, mythology, history, and cultural development, the book presents an alternative view of humanity’s past — one in which partnership, cooperation, creativity, and balance played a far greater role than many traditional histories suggest. Eisler argues that understanding this forgotten or overlooked past can help us imagine a more hopeful and humane future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong choice for readers interested in women’s history, anthropology, feminism, cultural studies, archaeology, peace studies, and books that question long-held assumptions about civilization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riane Eisler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53190767214889,"sku":"502896B","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9435\/7545\/files\/9780062502896.jpg?v=1779122848","url":"https:\/\/thebookstore.ca\/products\/the-chalice-and-the-blade-our-history-our-future","provider":"The Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}