LEADER 04200nam 22006495 450 001 9911018750203321 005 20250728130257.0 010 $a9783031986239 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-031-98623-9 035 $a(CKB)39766830400041 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-031-98623-9 035 $a(EXLCZ)9939766830400041 100 $a20250728d2025 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aHighlighting European Values $eAbout the Formation of Western Civilization /$fby Harald Haarmann 205 $a1st ed. 2025. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Springer,$d2025. 215 $a1 online resource (IX, 142 p. 12 illus., 1 illus. in color.) 225 1 $aContributions to Political Science,$x2198-7297 311 08$a9783031986222 327 $aChapter 1. Introduction: The Old European cultural heritage in focus ? Visions about a significant educational value -- Chapter 2. Many good reasons for giving Old Europe the credit it de-serves -- Chapter 3. Writing ? The technology that produces civilization -- Chapter 4. Greek civilization as a ?turntable? for the transmission of fundamental achievements into western civilization -- Chapter 5. Peaceful community life as a fundamental value ? A nostalgic reminder of the significance of the Old Euro-pean heritage -- Chapter 6. Living in the rhythm of nature ? The value of nature protection as an ingredient of the Old European heritage -- Chapter 7. Long-time experiences with audiovisual performance ? The pre-Greek tradition of theatre -- Chapter 8. The emergence of modern art ? A case of long duration of aesthetics inspired by the tradi-tion of Old European abstract art -- Chapter 9. Methodical challenges for introducing new teaching materi-als into school education. 330 $aThis book sheds light on the achievements of the Old European civilization, also known as the Danube civilization, which flourished between 6000 and 3000 BCE. Contrary to popular belief, many elements attributed to Greek origins stem from this pre-Greek culture. Modern research reveals that ancient civilizations developed along two distinct paths: communitarian administration without social hierarchy, as seen in the Danube and Indus civilizations, and state models with hierarchical structures, exemplified by Sumerian and Egyptian cultures. This book highlights how the values and innovations of Old Europe laid the foundation for Greek civilization and, subsequently, Western civilization. By exploring these roots, the study provides modern Europeans with a deeper understanding of their heritage and the diverse origins of their cultural values. The book will appeal to scholars, researchers, and students of political science, history, cultural studies, and anthropology, as well as to everyone interested in a better understanding of European heritage, its values, and the Danube civilization. . 410 0$aContributions to Political Science,$x2198-7297 606 $aWorld politics 606 $aEurope$xPolitics and government 606 $aPolitical science$xStudy and teaching 606 $aCivilization$xHistory 606 $aPolitical science 606 $aAnthropology 606 $aPolitical History 606 $aEuropean Politics 606 $aPolitical Education 606 $aCultural History 606 $aGovernance and Government 606 $aAnthropology 615 0$aWorld politics. 615 0$aEurope$xPolitics and government. 615 0$aPolitical science$xStudy and teaching. 615 0$aCivilization$xHistory. 615 0$aPolitical science. 615 0$aAnthropology. 615 14$aPolitical History. 615 24$aEuropean Politics. 615 24$aPolitical Education. 615 24$aCultural History. 615 24$aGovernance and Government. 615 24$aAnthropology. 676 $a320.09 700 $aHaarmann$b Harald$4aut$4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut$0153574 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911018750203321 996 $aHighlighting European Values$94414870 997 $aUNINA