China, Japan, Europe and the Anglo-sphere, A Comparative Analysis

The book explores the complexities of four major civilisations—China, Japan, Europe, and the Anglosphere—highlighting their unique histories and cultures. By comparing their cultural logics and examining their shared and differing dreams, nightmares, and societal structures, the author aims to foster a deeper understanding of these worlds. Drawing from decades of travel and academic experience, Alan Macfarlane advocates for mutual appreciation as a means to coexist harmoniously despite differences, emphasizing the urgency of cross-cultural understanding in today's interconnected society.