The Environment of Life ISBN 13: 9780195206210

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With nearly 500 richly illustrative photographs, drawings, and pictures The Environment of Life provides a wonderfully colorful survey of mankind's ecological saga. It tells the story of human evolution, describing man's complex role in adapting to and shaping his environment. The clear, nontechnical language offers an open invitation to readers of all levels to follow the unfolding story, step-by-step, from its beginning with an examination of the animal kingdom, to an overview of ecology and ecosystems, the rise of humanity and civilization, and the emergence of today's pressing concerns for a clean, safe environment. The text draws on the latest findings from the many fields that treat man and animals in the natural world--including psychology, ethology, ecology, anthropology, agriculture, and conservation. It has been assembled under the contributory editorship of the eminent Colin Tudge, science writer and broadcaster, and former editor of New Scientist. Part One describes how scientists are investigating animal behaviors in order to determine the evolutionary significance of what they do and why, and in the process help solve key problems concerning population growth, pollution, industrial encroachment, and the international expansion of western technology. Part Two takes a closer look at humanity's often destructive impact on delicate ecological systems, and discusses ways of managing the environment that can restore a harmonious balance between modern needs and the natural world. In breadth and vision--and in its clarity and excellence of presentation--this volume represents a panorama of knowledge that belongs in every home and library.

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"This beautifully illustrated book describes how scientists are investigating the behavior of animals in order to determine the evolutionary significance of what they do and why. [This book] looks specifically at conservation and shows how we might put into practice a more enlightened
attitude toward nature."--Science News

"The volume has much to offer, not least in terms of its magnificent photographs which are sometimes humorous, often unusual and always impressive....There is no doubt something for everyone here and the volume would admirably grace any coffee table. Its breadth of information and excellent
presentation does indeed provide a panorama of knowledge in a very attractive form." --WWF News

"Nearly 500 beautiful color photographs, drawings, and pictures illustrate this impressive survey of human ecological history. It tells the story of human evolution, particularly with regard to humanity's role in adapting to and shaping the environment. Told in nontechnical language, the
material is drawn from current research in psychology, ethology, anthropology, agriculture, and conservation." --Library Journal

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  • PublisherOxford University Press
  • Publication date1987
  • ISBN 10 0195206215
  • ISBN 13 9780195206210
  • BindingHardcover
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages256
  • EditorTudge Colin
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