In an era defined by daily polls, institutional rankings, and other forms of social quantification, it can be easy to forget that comparison has a long historical lineage.
Each chapter demonstrates how comparison has helped to drive the seemingly irresistible dynamism of the Modern world, exploring how comparatively minded ass.
Presenting a range of multidisciplinary perspectives, this volume investigates the concepts and practices of comparison from the early Modern period to the present.
In an era defined by daily polls, institutional rankings, and other forms of social quantification, it can be easy to forget that comparison has a long historical lineage