The Biology of Civilisation: Understanding Human Culture as a Force in Nature

Boyden, Stephen

ISBN 10: 0868407666 / ISBN 13: 9780868407661

Verlag: University of New South Wales Press, 2004

An examination of the complex interrelationships between human culture and nature, this study covers the period from the beginning of agriculture right up to the present day. Focusing on issues relating to human health and well-being and the state of our natural environment, Boyden draws some key conclusions critical to the future of humanity. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 147 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280. . 2004. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers V9780868407661

Inhaltsangabe:

Looks at the complex interrelationships between human culture and the nature. Covering the period from the beginning of agriculture right up to the present day, it focuses on issues relating to human health and well-being and the state of our natural environment. From his vast survey, author Stephen Boyden draws some key conclusions critical to the future of humanity.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Stephen Boyden has long been regarded as one of Australia's leading biological scientists, and is acknowledged internationally as a pioneer of the study of 'biohistory' - which is said to seek to understand the human condition by considering the relationship between human culture and biological processes, particularly with regard to the health of humans and ecosystems.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Biology of Civilisation: Understanding ...
Verlag: University of New South Wales Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: New