Evolution Interrupted: How We Change Nature and How Nature Changes Us

In "Evolution: A Closer Look at the Science Behind It," author Yolanda Ridge explores how human activities like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to major physical changes in plants and animals, impacting the environment and climate change. By learning to see how everything is connected, we can weigh the consequences of our choices and help shape a world that works for plants, animals, and humans.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2023
Publisher: Annick Press Ltd

Evolution is not just a historical phenomenon; it is occurring in every species across the globe, and our impact on the future of plants and animals around us is much greater than we may realize. A closer examination of the science behind evolution reveals how human activities such as hunting, farming, and urbanization have led to significant physical changes in everything from rhinos to pigs to lizards. These changes, in turn, have repercussions on us, causing environmental shifts and contributing to climate change.

However, there is hope: by learning to see how everything is interconnected, we can weigh the consequences of our choices and help shape a world that works for plants, animals, and humans alike.

Award-winning author Yolanda Ridge takes an interdisciplinary approach to a complex topic, examining the factors that influence human behavior while looking forward to explain the changes we can make and the ethics of those choices. Profiles of young activists and innovators highlight the ways readers can contribute to restoring ecological balance, while vibrant illustrations by Dane Thibeault evoke the energy and beauty of the natural world we are working to preserve.

Dimension: 254 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781773217529