Rob Dunn
A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us About the Destiny of the Human Species
A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us About the Destiny of the Human Species
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Biologist Rob Dunn argues that human efforts to control nature are futile and that life is at its mercy. He finds laws of life that no human activity can annul, such as the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection, and the surprising life of the London Underground.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: John Murray Press
Over the past century, our species has made remarkable technological advancements in an attempt to control nature. However, biologist Rob Dunn argues in his book that these efforts are futile. While we may perceive ourselves as the rulers of life, we are actually at its mercy. Dunn explores various aspects of life, including antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection, and the remarkable resilience of the London Underground, and reveals the underlying laws of life that human activities cannot annul.
When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for these laws to shape. The future flourishing of life is not in doubt. However, our own future is at stake.
A Natural History of the Future offers a profound understanding of the diversity and destiny of life, challenging our preconceived notions and inspiring us to embrace a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the natural world.
Weight: 224g
Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399800136
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