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Human Nature: A Blueprint for Managing the Earth--by People, for People

James S. Trefil

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"Uncommon and refreshing. Moreover, Trefil is right."
-Michael Ruse, The New York Times Book Review

As a prizewinning theoretical physicist and bestselling author, James Trefil has long been the public's guide to a better understanding of the world. Now, in this provocative and engaging book, Trefil looks squarely at our environmental future and finds-contrary to popular wisdom-reason to celebrate.

For too long, Trefil argues, humans have treated nature as something separate from themselves-pristine wilderness to be saved or material resources to be exploited. What we need instead is a scientific approach to the environment. In Human Nature, Trefil exposes the benefits of genetically modified species, uncovers vital facts about droughts and global warming, and shows why putting humans first is the best path ahead. By taking advantage of explosive advances in the sciences, we can fruitfully manage the planet, if we rise to the challenge.

Human Nature promises to awaken a new state of environmentalism and our relationship to the planet-and is filled with optimism, rather than alarm.

Language: English

Pages: 272

Format: Paperback

Release: January 01, 2004

ISBN 13: 9780805078480

Human Nature: A Blueprint for Managing the Earth--by People, for People

James S. Trefil

0/5 ( ratings)

"Uncommon and refreshing. Moreover, Trefil is right."
-Michael Ruse, The New York Times Book Review

As a prizewinning theoretical physicist and bestselling author, James Trefil has long been the public's guide to a better understanding of the world. Now, in this provocative and engaging book, Trefil looks squarely at our environmental future and finds-contrary to popular wisdom-reason to celebrate.

For too long, Trefil argues, humans have treated nature as something separate from themselves-pristine wilderness to be saved or material resources to be exploited. What we need instead is a scientific approach to the environment. In Human Nature, Trefil exposes the benefits of genetically modified species, uncovers vital facts about droughts and global warming, and shows why putting humans first is the best path ahead. By taking advantage of explosive advances in the sciences, we can fruitfully manage the planet, if we rise to the challenge.

Human Nature promises to awaken a new state of environmentalism and our relationship to the planet-and is filled with optimism, rather than alarm.

Language: English

Pages: 272

Format: Paperback

Release: January 01, 2004

ISBN 13: 9780805078480

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