From naked ape to superspecies

By David T. Suzuki, Holly Dressel

Subjects: Human evolution, Social evolution, Humano˜kologie, Influence sur la nature, Renewable natural resources, Technological innovations, Environmental Science, Ecologie humaine, Biotechnologie, Mensch, Dégradation de l'environnement, Effect of human beings on, Nonfiction, Environmental Conservation & Protection - General, Human Geography, Écologie sociale, Conservation Of Natural Resources (General), Ecology, Science, Influence de l'homme sur la nature, Nature, Evolution, Environmental Studies, Social ecology, Écologie humaine, Protection de l'environnement, Homme, Nature/Ecology, Changement global (Environnement), Human ecology, Impact environnemental, Human biology & related topics, Social change, Ressources renouvelables, Sociology, Social Studies, Ecologie sociale, Mondialisation, Environmentalism

Description: From Naked Ape to Super Species takes an unflinching look at where we are at this unprecedented moment in history. Suzuki and Dressel reveal that a clear and present environmental danger is staring us in the face, a danger that is screened out by perceptual filters formed by our current values and beliefs. And should the truth get through to us, we experience a paralysis in the face of adversity that is fueled by a sense of impotence and by the psychological and institutional barriers that stymie us.But there is good news. Experts maintain we still have time to avoid this breakdown if we slow down and turn onto alternative roads that will lead to a life still rich in opportunity, choice, and quality. But to begin applying brakes and turning aside, we must see with clarity the we're on now, how we got here, and what the other possibilities are.