The Story of Nature

A Human History

(Autor) Jeremy Mynott
Formato: Hardcover
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The story of humanity's evolving relationship with the natural world from pre-history to the present day Nature has long been the source of human curiosity and wonderment, and the inspiration for some of our deepest creative impulses. But we are now witnessing its rapid impoverishment, even destruction, in much of our world. In this beautifully illustrated book, Jeremy Mynott traces the story of nature--past, present and future. From the dramatic depictions of animals by the prehistoric cave-painters, through the romantic discovery of landscape in the eighteenth century, to the climate emergency of the present day, Mynott looks at the different ways in which humankind has understood the world around it. Charting how our ideas about nature emerged and changed over time, he reveals how the impulse to control nature has deep historical roots. As we reach an environmental crisis point, this vital study shows how human imagination and wonder can play a restorative role--and reveal what nature ultimately means to us.

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Editorial:
Yale University Press
Formato:
Hardcover
Número de páginas:
375
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780300245653
Año de publicación:
2024
Fecha publicación:
10 de Septiembre de 2024

Jeremy Mynott

Jeremy Mynott is an acclaimed British author known for his work "Birdscapes: Birds in Our Imagination and Experience." With a lyrical and insightful writing style, Mynott explores the intersection of nature and culture through the lens of birdwatching. His contributions to literature include a deep appreciation for the natural world.

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