| Main Title |
Kinship to mastery : biophilia in human evolution and development / |
| Author |
Kellert, Stephen R.
|
| Publisher |
Island Press, |
| Year Published |
1997 |
| OCLC Number |
36130632 |
| ISBN |
1559633727; 9781559633727; 1559633735; 9781559633734 |
| Subjects |
Environmental degradation ;
Human evolution ;
Human ecology ;
Biodiversity conservation
|
| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EKBM |
GE140.K47 1997 |
|
Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
09/04/2018 |
|
| Collation |
xvi, 256 pages ; 24 cm |
| Notes |
"Shearwater books." Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-247) and index. |
| Contents Notes |
" ... A fascinating and accessible exploration of the notion of Biophilia, the idea that humans, having evolved with the rest of creation, possess a biological based attraction to nature and exhibit an innate affinity for life and lifelike processes."--Publishers description. Ch. 1. The Notion of Biophilia -- Ch. 2. The Material Basis -- Ch. 3. The Aesthetic Appeal -- Ch. 4. The Measure of Empirical Knowledge -- Ch. 5. Nature As Metaphor -- Ch. 6. The Quest for Exploration and Discovery -- Ch. 7. Yearning for Kinship and Affection -- Ch. 8. The Urge to Master -- Ch. 9. Seeking Meaning and Transcendence -- Ch. 10. Of Fear and Loathing -- Ch. 11. Diminishing Nature, Self, and Society -- Ch. 12. The Pursuit of Self-Interest. |
| Place Published |
Washington, D.C. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
©1997 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Medium |
unmediated |
| Content |
text |
| Carrier |
volume |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| LCCN |
96029893 |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20180830054858 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
OCLC |
| Type |
CAT |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
02976cam 2200625 a 45010 |
