This View of Life

It is widely understood that Charles Darwin&;s theory of evolution completely revolutionized the study of biology. Yet, according to David Sloan Wilson, the Darwinian revolution won&;t be truly complete until it is applied more broadly&;to everything associated with the words &;human,&; &;culture,&; and &;policy.&;In a series of engaging and insightful examples&;from the breeding of hens to the timing of cataract surgeries to the organization of an automobile plant&;Wilson shows how an evolutionary worldview provides a practical tool kit for understanding not only genetic evolution but also the fast-paced changes that are having an impact on our world and ourselves. What emerges is an incredibly empowering argument: If we can become wise managers of evolutionary processes, we can solve the problems of our age at all scales&;from the efficacy of our groups to our well-being as individuals to our stewardship of the planet Earth.

Pages: 304, Edition: Geïllustreerd, Paperback, Vintage