In Search of Human Nature
Autor Mary E. Clarken Limba Engleză Paperback – 17 oct 2002
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780415286602
ISBN-10: 0415286603
Pagini: 576
Ilustrații: 6 b/w images, 6 tables and 34 line drawings
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.95 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0415286603
Pagini: 576
Ilustrații: 6 b/w images, 6 tables and 34 line drawings
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.95 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
General and UndergraduateCuprins
Introduction 1. Questioning the Scientized Image 2. Why we Primates are not 'Game Theorists' 3. The Selecting of Homo Sapiens 4. Brain Matters 5. A Thirst for Meaning 6. How Experience Shapes the Brain 7. 'Who Am I?' - Where Biology and Culture Meet 8. History, the Story of Meanings through Time 9. Humankind Crosses the Rubicon, 1900-2000 10. Conflict: Control or Reconciliation 11. The Search for Autonomy Within Community
Notă biografică
Mary E. Clark was formerly Drucie French Cumbie Chair in Conflict Resolution at George Mason University. Her previous books include Contemporary Biology and Ariadne's thread: The Search for New Modes of Thinking. Conflict Resolution at George Mason University. Her previous books include Contemporary Biology and Ariadne's Thread: The Search for New Modes of Thinking.
Recenzii
"In Search of Human Nature poses questions imperative to these times and then sets about offering answers that are human and thoughtful...Clark's ideas sometimes run contrary to accepted wisdom, posing an intriguing set of questions about our capacities for creative choice even in the midst of systemic forces that are popularly believed to constrain our choices. Her vivid metaphors and careful explanations are grounded in impressive research and innovative perspectives. I recommend the book without reservation." - Michelle LeBaron, University of British Columbia
'This controversial, challenging book is recommended for all academic and general audiences.' - Choice, on Ariadne's Thread
'A powerful, interdisciplinary introduction to environmental studies.'- - Ecology, on Aridane's Thread
'Mary E. Clark has defied the prevalent academic and political myopia to produce a work that is wide-ranging, powerful, intelligent, positive and hopeful in its synthesis, as well as strongly argued and informed by genuine practical wisdom and concern for the human condition. This is a brave, original, encouraging and timely book - exactly what we need.' - Piers H.G. Stephens, University of Liverpool
'Clark offers readers scientifically rooted and richly developed theory that provides grounds for hope and action.' - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
'This controversial, challenging book is recommended for all academic and general audiences.' - Choice, on Ariadne's Thread
'A powerful, interdisciplinary introduction to environmental studies.'- - Ecology, on Aridane's Thread
'Mary E. Clark has defied the prevalent academic and political myopia to produce a work that is wide-ranging, powerful, intelligent, positive and hopeful in its synthesis, as well as strongly argued and informed by genuine practical wisdom and concern for the human condition. This is a brave, original, encouraging and timely book - exactly what we need.' - Piers H.G. Stephens, University of Liverpool
'Clark offers readers scientifically rooted and richly developed theory that provides grounds for hope and action.' - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Descriere
In this magisterial new work, biologist Mary Clark argues that the Western view of human nature is built around highly atomistic and ideological framework that encourages us to think about the world and ourselves in the wrong way.