Dr. Ian Morris

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Ian Morris is the Jean Rebecca Willard Professor of Classics at Stanford University and a Fellow of the Archaeology Center. His scholarly work focuses on significant patterns in world history and projections of future trends, having directed archaeological excavations in Greece and Italy. Morris's writings include fourteen books, which have been translated into fifteen languages. His notable work, 'Why the West Rules – For Now', received various literary accolades and was selected as a book of the year by prominent publications like The Economist and Foreign Affairs. His latest publication, 'Foragers, Farmers, Fossil Fuels: Human Values Evolve', was released in April 2015. After a decade at the University of Chicago, he joined Stanford in 1995. His administrative roles have included Senior Associate Dean of Humanities and Sciences, Director of the Stanford Archaeology Center, and Chair of the Classics Department. Morris has also served as a consultant and visiting professor at various institutions and has been involved in advising several international bodies. His academic honors include fellowships from the Carnegie and Guggenheim foundations and multiple honorary doctorates. Morris's research interests involve integrating archaeology, anthropology, and history to identify long-term societal trends and the factors shaping human values. He is currently investigating broad themes in ancient civilizations on a global scale.

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