Sweet in Tooth and Claw

nature is more cooperative than we think

AvKristin Ohlson

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

Ever since Darwin, science has enshrined competition as biology’s brutal architect. But this revelatory new book argues that our narrow view of evolution has caused us to ignore the generosity and cooperation that exist around us, from the soil to the sky.In Sweet in Tooth and Claw, Kristin Ohlson explores the subtle ways in which nature is in constant collaboration to the betterment of all species. From the bear that discards the remainders of his salmon dinner on the forest ground, to the bright coral reefs of Cuba, she shows readers not only the connectivity lying beneath the surface in natural ecosystems, but why it’s vital for humans to incorporate that understanding into our interactions with nature, and also with each other.Much of the damage that humans have done to our natural environment stems from our ignorance of these dense webs of connection. As we struggle to cope with the environmental hazards that our behaviour has unleashed, it’s more important than ever to understand nature’s billions of cooperative interactions. This way, we can stop disrupting them and instead rely on them to renew ecosystems.In reporting from the frontlines of scientific research, regenerative agriculture, and urban conservation, Ohlson shows that a shift from focusing on competition to collaboration can heal not only our relationships with the natural world, but also with each other.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-09-08
Mått:153 x 234 x 22 mm
Vikt:424 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Scribe
Antal sidor:304
Förlag:Scribe Publications
ISBN:9781911617341

Utforska kategorier

Populärvetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Djurens beteende inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Djurböcker inom Djur och Natur

Mer om författaren

Kristin Ohlson is a freelance writer and author based in Oregon. She is a frequent contributor to Discover magazine, and has published articles and essays in a wide array of print and online venues, including the Smithsonian, The Christian Science Monitor, Salon, Gourmet, New Scientist, Oprah, Ladies Home Journal, and Utne. Ohlson also wrote the memoir Stalking the Divine, which won the American Society of Journalists and Authors’ 2004 Best Nonfiction Book award, and is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling Kabul Beauty School.

Recensioner i media

‘Deftly weaving together science, social thought, and a remarkable cast of characters, Ohlson's book uncovers the marvellous partnerships that make life possible, showing that cooperation, not competition, is the key to survival.’