Life Strategies Human Evolution Environmental Design

Author : V. Geist
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461263258

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Life Strategies, Human Evolution, Environmental Design by V. Geist Pdf

Consider that you were asked how to ensure human survival. Where would you begin? Conservation of resources jumps to mind. We need to conserve resources in order that economic activities may continue. Alas, this is a false start. Resources are always defined by a given economic system, and only it determines what is and what is not a resource. Therefore, conserving resources implies only the perpetua tion of the appropriate economic system. Conservation of resources as we know them has nothing to do with the survival of mankind, but it has very much to do with the survival of the industrial system and society we live in today. We have to start, therefore, at a more basic level. This level, some may argue, is addressed by ensuring for human beings "clean genes. " Again, this is a mistaken beginning. It is thoroughly mistaken-for reasons of science. It is a false start because malfunctioning organs and morphological structures are not only due to deleterious hereditary factors but particularly due to unfavorable environments during early growth and development. Moreover, eugenics is not acceptable to any but a small fraction of society. Eugenics may not be irrelevant to our future, but is premature and should be of little concern until we understand how human genes and environment interact.

Author : Valerius Geist
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0540903639

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Life Strategies, Human Evolution, Environmental Design by Valerius Geist Pdf

Author : Marcy Rockman,James Steele
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0415256062

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Colonization of Unfamiliar Landscapes by Marcy Rockman,James Steele Pdf

A series of case studies examines the archaeological evidence for and interpretations of landscape learning from the movement of the first pre-modern humans into Europe to the English colonists at Jamestown.

Author : Ashley Montagu
Publisher : AltaMira Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001-04-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780585345482

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Man's Most Dangerous Myth by Ashley Montagu Pdf

Man's Most Dangerous Myth was first published in 1942, when Nazism flourished, when African Americans sat at the back of the bus, and when race was considered the determinant of people's character and intelligence. It presented a revolutionary theory for its time; breaking the link between genetics and culture, it argued that race is largely a social construction and not constitutive of significant biological differences between people. In the ensuing 55 years, as Ashley Montagu's radical hypothesis became accepted knowledge, succeeding editions of his book traced the changes in our conceptions of race and race relations over the 20th century. Now, over 50 years later, Man's Most Dangerous Myth is back in print, fully revised by the original author. Montagu is internationally renowned for his work on race, as well as for such influential books as The Natural Superiority of Women, Touching, and The Elephant Man. This new edition contains Montagu's most complete explication of his theory and a thorough updating of previous editions. The Sixth Edition takes on the issues of the Bell Curve, IQ testing, ethnic cleansing and other current race relations topics, as well as contemporary restatements of topics previously addressed. A bibliography of almost 3,000 published items on race, compiled over a lifetime of work, is of enormous research value. Also available is an abridged student edition containing the essence of Montagu's argument, its policy implications, and his thoughts on contemporary race issues for use in classrooms. Ahead of its time in 1942, Montagu's arguments still contribute essential and salient perspectives as we face the issue of race in the 1990s. Man's Most Dangerous Myth is the seminal work of one of the 20th century's leading intellectuals, essential reading for all scholars and students of race relations.

Author : Anatol Rapoport
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461305712

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History and Precedent in Environmental Design by Anatol Rapoport Pdf

This book is about a new and different way of approaching and studying the history of the built environment and the use of historical precedents in design. However, although what I am proposing is new for what is currently called architectural history, both my approach and even my conclusions are not that new in other fields, as I discovered when I attempted to find supporting evidence. * In fact, of all the disciplines dealing with various aspects of the study of the past, architectural history seems to have changed least in the ways I am advocating. There is currently a revival of interest in the history of architecture and urban form; a similar interest applies to theory, vernacular design, and culture-environment relations. After years of neglect, the study of history and the use of historical precedent are again becoming important. However, that interest has not led to new approaches to the subject, nor have its bases been examined. This I try to do. In so doing, I discuss a more rigorous and, I would argue, a more valid way of looking at historical data and hence of using such data in a theory of the built environment and as precedent in environmental design. Underlying this is my view of Environment-Behavior Studies CEBS) as an emerging theory rather than as data to help design based on current "theory. " Although this will be the subject of another book, a summary statement of this position may be useful.

Author : A.B. Chiarelli,R.S. Corruccini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642682513

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Primate Evolutionary Biology by A.B. Chiarelli,R.S. Corruccini Pdf

The VIIIth International Congress of the International Prirnatological Society was held from 7 through 11 July 1980 in Florence Italy, under the auspices of the host institution, the Istituto di Antropologia of the University of Florence. More than 300 papers and abstracts were pre sented either at the main Congress or in 14 pre-Congress symposia the week earlier (so scheduled to avoid conflict with either the main invited lectures or the contnbuted paper sessions). This volume consists of the contributed papers on primate evolu tionary biology, primarily functional morphology, evolution, and pale ontology. This is a coherent (though broad) and important sub field of primatology. We have thus focused the subject, in agreement with the publishers, to help ensure a successful and useful volume, befitting these very current contributions from the biennal meeting of the Inter national Primatological Society. Furthermore, we have compiled this volume in a fairly unprecedented manner for congress proceedings. In view of space and budget limitations, and the need to guarantee a high-quallty book with appeal for specialists, we subjected all manuscript to a four-stage internal review process and selected only the best 13 of 31. This rejection rate of 58% compares with the more discriminating reviewed scholarly journals. Too often primatological or anthropological proceedings have been heterogeneous, large, unselective volumes that, at least recently, have repeatedly lost money for the publishing house (in sometimes spectacular amounts).

Author : Nathan Kowalsky
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781444341478

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Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone by Nathan Kowalsky Pdf

Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone presents a collection of readings from academics and non-academics alike that move beyond the ethical justification of hunting to investigate less traditional topics and offer fresh perspectives on why we hunt. The only recent book to explicitly examine the philosophical issues surrounding hunting Shatters many of the stereotypes about hunting, forcing us to rethink the topic Features contributions from a wide range of academic and non-academic sources, including both hunters and non-hunters

Author : Graham Richards
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000063660

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Human Evolution by Graham Richards Pdf

Originally published in 1987, Human Evolution looks at theories of the evolution of human behaviour (contemporary at the time of publication). The book reviews competing theories of psychological and social evolution and provides a detailed historical introduction to the subject. A key theoretical concern which emerges in the book includes the psychological significance of the human evolution issue itself. The period of human evolution covered ranges from the demise of the Miocene hominoids, to the emergence of ‘civilization’. Topics covered include: functions of ‘origin myths’, history of the study of human evolution, methods and data-bases, theories of the nature of ‘hominisation’, origins of bipedalism, language and tool-use, theories of social evolution, theories of cave art and the spread of Homo sapiens to America and Australia.

Author : Michael N. Bruton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400926059

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Alternative Life-History Styles of Animals by Michael N. Bruton Pdf

Author : Stephen R. Kellert
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1559636734

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Building for Life by Stephen R. Kellert Pdf

Sustainable design has made great strides in recent years; unfortunately, it still falls short of fully integrating nature into our built environment. Through a groundbreaking new paradigm of "restorative environmental design," award-winning author Stephen R. Kellert proposes a new architectural model of sustainability. In Building For Life, Kellert examines the fundamental interconnectedness of people and nature, and how the loss of this connection results in a diminished quality of life. This thoughtful new work illustrates how architects and designers can use simple methods to address our innate needs for contact with nature. Through the use of natural lighting, ventilation, and materials, as well as more unexpected methodologies-the use of metaphor, perspective, enticement, and symbol-architects can greatly enhance our daily lives. These design techniques foster intellectual development, relaxation, and physical and emotional well-being. In the works of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Cesar Pelli, Norman Foster, and Michael Hopkins, Kellert sees the success of these strategies and presents models for moving forward. Ultimately, Kellert views our fractured relationship with nature as a design problem rather than an unavoidable aspect of modern life, and he proposes many practical and creative solutions for cultivating a more rewarding experience of nature in our built environment.

Author : W. Wallace Covington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Ecosystem management
ISBN : MINN:31951D03001030H

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Sustainable Ecological Systems by W. Wallace Covington Pdf

"This conference brought together scientists and managers from federal, state, and local agencies, along with private-sector interests, to examine key concepts involving sustainable ecological systems, and ways in which to apply these concepts to ecosystem management. Session topics were: ecological consequences of land and water use changes, biology of rare and declining species and habitats, conservation biology and restoration ecology, developing and applying ecological theory to management of ecological systems and forest health, and sustainable ecosystems to respond to human needs. A plenary session established the philosophical and historical contexts for ecosystem management."--Title page verso.

Author : William Noble,Iain Davidson
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1996-07-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0521576350

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Human Evolution, Language and Mind by William Noble,Iain Davidson Pdf

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Author : Edward O. Wilson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0801883296

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Nature Revealed by Edward O. Wilson Pdf

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward O. Wilson is one of the leading biologists and philosophical thinkers of our time. In this compelling collection, Wilson's observations range from the tiny glands of ants to the nature of the living universe. Many of the pieces are considered landmarks in evolutionary biology, ecology, and behavioral biology. Wilson explores topics as diverse as slavery in ants, the genetic basis of societal structure, the discovery of the taxon cycle, the original formulation of the theory of island biogeography, a critique of subspecies as a unit of classification, and the conservation of life's diversity. Each article is presented in its original form, dating from Wilson's first published article in 1949 to his most recent exploration of the natural world. Preceding each piece is a brief essay by Wilson that explains the context in which the article was written and provides insights into the scientist himself and the debates of the time. This collection enables us to share Wilson's various vantage points and to view the complexities of nature through his eyes. Wilson aficionados, along with readers discovering his work for the first time, will find in this collection a world of beauty, complexity, and challenge.

Author : William Donald Hamilton
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 932 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0198503369

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Narrow Roads of Gene Land: Volume 2: Evolution of Sex by William Donald Hamilton Pdf

The second volume of the collected papers of W D Hamilton, the most important theoretical biologist of the 20th century. Volume 1, The Evolution of Social Behaviour (OUP, still in print), was devoted to the first half of Hamilton's life's work; Volume 2 is devoted to the other half, on sex and sexual selection. Each paper is accompanied by a specially-written autobiographical introduction.

Author : Martin F. Price,Alton C. Byers,Donald A. Friend,Thomas Kohler,Larry W. Price
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520956971

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Mountain Geography by Martin F. Price,Alton C. Byers,Donald A. Friend,Thomas Kohler,Larry W. Price Pdf

Mountains cover a quarter of the Earth’s land surface and a quarter of the global population lives in or adjacent to these areas. The global importance of mountains is recognized particularly because they provide critical resources, such as water, food and wood; contain high levels of biological and cultural diversity; and are often places for tourism and recreation and/or of sacred significance. This major revision of Larry Price’s book Mountains and Man (1981) is both timely and highly appropriate. The past three decades have been a period of remarkable progress in our understanding of mountains from an academic point of view. Of even greater importance is that society at large now realizes that mountains and the people who reside in them are not isolated from the mainstream of world affairs, but are vital if we are to achieve an environmentally sustainable future. Mountain Geography is a comprehensive resource that gives readers an in-depth understanding of the geographical processes occurring in the world’s mountains and the overall impact of these regions on culture and society as a whole. The volume begins with an introduction to how mountains are defined, followed by a comprehensive treatment of their physical geography: origins, climatology, snow and ice, landforms and geomorphic processes, soils, vegetation, and wildlife. The concluding chapters provide an introduction to the human geography of mountains: attitudes toward mountains, people living in mountain regions and their livelihoods and interactions within dynamic environments, the diverse types of mountain agriculture, and the challenges of sustainable mountain development.