
The Dominant Animal
Human Evolution and the Environment
by Paul R. Ehrlich and Anne H. Ehrlich
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Pub Date Oct 14 2009 | Archive Date Mar 08 2022
Description
In humanity’s more than 100,000 year history, we have evolved from
vulnerable creatures clawing sustenance from Earth to a sophisticated global
society manipulating every inch of it. In short, we have become the dominant
animal. Why, then, are we creating a world that threatens our own species? What
can we do to change the current trajectory toward more climate change, increased
famine, and epidemic disease?
Renowned Stanford scientists Paul R. Ehrlich and Anne H. Ehrlich believe
that intelligently addressing those questions depends on a clear understanding
of how we evolved and how and why we’re changing the planet in ways that darken
our descendants’ future. The Dominant Animal arms readers with that
knowledge, tracing the interplay between environmental change and genetic and
cultural evolution since the dawn of humanity. In lucid and engaging prose, they
describe how Homo sapiens adapted to their surroundings, eventually
developing the vibrant cultures, vast scientific knowledge, and technological
wizardy we know today.
But the Ehrlichs also explore the flip side of this triumphant story of innovation and conquest. As we clear forests to raise crops and build cities, lace the continents with highways, and create chemicals never before seen in nature, we may be undermining our own supremacy. The threats of environmental damage are clear from the daily headlines, but the outcome is far from destined. Humanity can again adapt—if we learn from our evolutionary past. Those lessons are crystallized in The Dominant Animal. Tackling the fundamental challenge of the human predicament, Paul and Anne Ehrlich offer a vivid and unique exploration of our origins, our evolution, and our future. The classroom edition includes: • Updated and expanded set of suggested readings
• Glossary, key terms and concepts
• Selected, Annotated Bibliography includes recent important works
• Comprehensive Web site with ancillary materials such as: classroom relevant articles, study questions, discussion questions, instructor’s guide, and author PowerPoint slides
But the Ehrlichs also explore the flip side of this triumphant story of innovation and conquest. As we clear forests to raise crops and build cities, lace the continents with highways, and create chemicals never before seen in nature, we may be undermining our own supremacy. The threats of environmental damage are clear from the daily headlines, but the outcome is far from destined. Humanity can again adapt—if we learn from our evolutionary past. Those lessons are crystallized in The Dominant Animal. Tackling the fundamental challenge of the human predicament, Paul and Anne Ehrlich offer a vivid and unique exploration of our origins, our evolution, and our future. The classroom edition includes: • Updated and expanded set of suggested readings
• Glossary, key terms and concepts
• Selected, Annotated Bibliography includes recent important works
• Comprehensive Web site with ancillary materials such as: classroom relevant articles, study questions, discussion questions, instructor’s guide, and author PowerPoint slides
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781597260978 |
PRICE | $25.00 (USD) |
PAGES | 480 |