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Plague Species: is it in our genes?

Reg Morrison

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Description:First published in 1999 as "The Spirit in the Gene: Humanity's Proud Illusion and the Laws of Nature", this is the Australian/New Zealand edition. The following description is from the back cover of the book:"Our species, Homo sapiens, has enjoyed astonishing evolutionary success. From the small bands of apes that walked erect on the dangerous plains of Africa, we have migrated to all corners of the Earth and established impressive civilisations. But now we seem to be running amuck, trashing our planet and displaying traits often attributed to plague species. 'What on Earth is going on?' pondered Australian author/photographer Reg Morrison.Backed by evidence from a range of scientific disciplines, Morrison argues that our development of language brought a capacity for abstract thought and, with it, myriad beliefs, such as those in gods, astrology, past lives, 'The X Files' and our own invincibility. These characteristics, he maintains, have given us huge advantages, but is there a down side?He makes a compelling case for the existence of a gene for spirituality that allows us to fall in love, muffle ourselves in religious fervour and undertake acts of heroism, self-sacrifice and loyalty. It makes us set ourselves apart from other animals, when actually we are simply another species, and delude ourselves into believing that the Earth belongs to us and that we are its master; no matter what we do to it, it will recover and continue to support us.This book will open your eyes and expand your mind. So broad is its scope that reading it is like taking a guided tour to all the major landmarks of human existence."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Plague Species: is it in our genes?. To get started finding Plague Species: is it in our genes?, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 367

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Louise Egerton, Reed New Holland, New Holland Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Release: 2003

ISBN: 1876334916

Description: First published in 1999 as "The Spirit in the Gene: Humanity's Proud Illusion and the Laws of Nature", this is the Australian/New Zealand edition. The following description is from the back cover of the book:"Our species, Homo sapiens, has enjoyed astonishing evolutionary success. From the small bands of apes that walked erect on the dangerous plains of Africa, we have migrated to all corners of the Earth and established impressive civilisations. But now we seem to be running amuck, trashing our planet and displaying traits often attributed to plague species. 'What on Earth is going on?' pondered Australian author/photographer Reg Morrison.Backed by evidence from a range of scientific disciplines, Morrison argues that our development of language brought a capacity for abstract thought and, with it, myriad beliefs, such as those in gods, astrology, past lives, 'The X Files' and our own invincibility. These characteristics, he maintains, have given us huge advantages, but is there a down side?He makes a compelling case for the existence of a gene for spirituality that allows us to fall in love, muffle ourselves in religious fervour and undertake acts of heroism, self-sacrifice and loyalty. It makes us set ourselves apart from other animals, when actually we are simply another species, and delude ourselves into believing that the Earth belongs to us and that we are its master; no matter what we do to it, it will recover and continue to support us.This book will open your eyes and expand your mind. So broad is its scope that reading it is like taking a guided tour to all the major landmarks of human existence."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Plague Species: is it in our genes?. To get started finding Plague Species: is it in our genes?, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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