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The Dominant Animal: Human Evolution and the Environment

Paul R. Ehrlich,

Anne H. Ehrlich

Why we're reading this: Interesting book that explores the links between environmental change and genetic and cultural evolution.…more
[close] Interesting book that explores the links between environmental change and genetic and cultural evolution. Provides details on how we evolved and how and why we’re changing the planet in ways that darken our descendants’ future. Very cool interdisciplinary book, in my view.

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Aug 06, 2015 Virginia Arthur rated it liked it

I couldn't finish this book primarily because, much to my surprise, the authors fail to figure in animal physiology, hormones, in influencing primate/animal behavior, a sign, once again, of human arrogance, that we are somehow above our own biology. The book completely neglects any mention of physiology in favor of cultural influences and I just cannot tolerate this anymore. Humans are animals. Humans are primates. It is no accident that most terrorists are young men--physiologically developing ...more

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Aug 09, 2017 Esther rated it liked it

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very informative book..the first 50 pages were random bits of information so I wasn't convinced that I wanted to continue but then it was great so I am glad I didn't stop reading. I recommended for people who don't have science backgrounds and want to learn more about evolution without reading a text book ...more

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