Biohistory
1992
Boyden, Stephen Vickers
Biohistory, as defined in this book*, is the study of the biological background to human situations and of the interplay in history and at the present time between cultural and natural processes.
Show more [+] Less [-]After introducing the conceptual framework of the biohistorical approach, the book begins with a discussion of the evolution, interdependencies, diversity and sensitivities of living organisms and systems.
Show more [+] Less [-]The main part of the book is concerned with the impacts of culture-induced human activities on natural systems, from the emergence of humankind in evolution to the present day.
Show more [+] Less [-]The emphasis throughout is on the implications of these impacts for the health and well-being, both of humans themselves and of the ecosystems of the biosphere.Attention is drawn to important biohistorical principles that help us to understand the human situation today.
Show more [+] Less [-]Emphasis is given to the fact that the biosphere, as a system capable of supporting humanity, will not tolerate indefinitely the present patterns of resource and energy use by human society.
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Publisher UNESCO ; Carnforth, Lancs, UK ; | Parthenon Pub. Group | Paris : UNESCO ; Carnforth, Lancs, UK ; Park Ridge, N.J., USA : Parthenon Pub. Group, 1992
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