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Humanity's descent : the consequences of ecological instability / Rick Potts ; illustrations by Jennifer Clark.
Author
Potts, Richard, 1953-
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English
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New York : Morrow, 1996.
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325 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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GN281.4 .P65 1996
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Human evolution
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Natural selection
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Summary note
In this groundbreaking book, Rick Potts uncovers the ecology of our earliest forebears, explores their survival and extinction, and tells the drama of human evolution as it has never been told before. Potts, internationally known for his innovative excavations of early archeological sites, brilliantly connects our planet's past with the environmental dilemmas we now face, showing how ancient humans responded to the forces of nature and survived long periods of dramatic habitat disturbance.
In the end, Humanity's Descent offers a provocative statement about the present status of our species and its institutions. Potts convincingly explains why prevailing ideals of economic growth and environmental preservation are based on mistaken, short-term views of the natural world. Our future lies, as it always has, in our ability to tolerate environmental insult and to revise our relationship with nature.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Ch. I. Origin
Ch. II. Dominion
Ch. III. Nature's Alteration
Ch. IV. Experiments in Being Human
Ch. V. Survival of the Generalist
Ch. VI. A New View of Nature
Ch. VII. The Litmus Test.
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ISBN
0688104703 (alk. paper)
LCCN
96001699
OCLC
34116836
RCP
C - S
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