Types of Societies According to Carroll Quigley – Parasitic and Producing

„We see that there are two different kinds of...societies: (a) parasitic societies and (b) producing societies. The former are those which live from hunting, fishing, or merely gleaning. By their economic activities they do not increase, but rather decrease, the amount of wealth in the world. The second kind of societies, producing societies, live by agricultural and pastoral activities. By these activities they seek to increase the amount of wealth in the world.“

Caroll QuigleyCarroll Quigley explains the difference between parasitic and producing societies and their impact on the world's wealth.
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Caroll Quigley was an American historian and professor known for his studies on the history of societies and international relations.

Carroll Quigley distinguishes between parasitic and producing societies based on their economic impact on wealth.


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Carroll Quigley quote about parasitic and producing societies

Caroll Quigley (1910–1977) was an American historian, professor, and author. He taught at Georgetown University and is especially known for his work on the history of civilizations and his book "Tragedy and Hope", in which he described secret networks behind world politics.

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