Table of Contents
Introductory material
Introductory material of Book One, Kitab al 'Ibar
Preliminary Remarks
Chapter I
Human civilization in general
Chapter II
Bedouin civilization, savage nations and tribes and their conditions of life, including several basic and explanatory statements
Chapter III
On dynasties, royal authority, the caliphate, government ranks, and all that goes with these things. The chapter contains basic and supplementary propositions
Chapter IV
Countries and cities, and all other forms of sedentary civilization. The conditions occurring there. Primary and secondary considerations in this connection
Chapter V
On the various aspects of making a living, such as profit and the crafts. The conditions that occur in this connection. A number of problems are connected with this subject
Chapter VI
The various kinds of sciences. The methods of instruction. The conditions that obtain in these connections. The chapter includes a prefatory discussion and appendices
Concluding Remarks
Selected Bibliography, Walter J. Fischel