First published in 1895, this classic work explores the evolution of human society from its earliest origins to the present day. The author, George Stevenson Patton, draws on a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, and psychology, to develop a comprehensive theory of social evolution. Despite its age, Kidd's Social Evolution remains a landmark work in the field of social science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.