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Boyden, Stephen

 
9780198576723: Western Civilization in Biological Perspective: Patterns in Biohistory
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ISBN 10: 0198576722 ISBN 13: 9780198576723
Editorial: Clarendon Press, 1987

Sinopsis

The author explores the patterns of interplay between the biological and cultural processes in human affairs, beginning with the emergence in evolution of "homo sapiens" and carries his survey through the early farming and urban phases of human existence up to the present day. He considers in particular the impact of societal developments on biological systems. His focus here is on the productivity of ecosystems and the health and well-being of humans. He goes on to consider the adaptive processes that come into play when the consequences of these impacts are perceived to be undesirable. Throughout the text the author draws attention to evolutionary, ecological, and biosocial principles that are important to the understanding of human situations. In conclusion, he considers the concepts set out in the book in relation to the problems of mankind's survival in the modern world, and society's options for the future.

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The author explores the patterns of interplay between the biological and cultural processes in human affairs, beginning with the emergence in evolution of "homo sapiens" and carries his survey through the early farming and urban phases of human existence up to the present day. He considers in particular the impact of societal developments on biological systems. His focus here is on the productivity of ecosystems and the health and well-being of humans. He goes on to consider the adaptive processes that come into play when the consequences of these impacts are perceived to be undesirable. Throughout the text the author draws attention to evolutionary, ecological, and biosocial principles that are important to the understanding of human situations. In conclusion, he considers the concepts set out in the book in relation to the problems of mankind's survival in the modern world, and society's options for the future.

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Editorial
Clarendon Press
Año de publicación
1987
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0198576722
ISBN 13 
9780198576723
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Tapa dura
Número de páginas
380
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