A Darwinian Survival Guide
Hope for the Twenty-First Century
$55.32
- Paperback
360 pages
- Release Date
27 January 2026
Summary
How humanity brought about the climate crisis by departing from its evolutionary trajectory 15,000 years ago-and how we can use evolutionary principles to save ourselves from the worst outcomes.
Despite efforts to sustain civilization, humanity faces existential threats from overpopulation, globalized trade and travel, urbanization, and global climate change. In A Darwinian Survival Guide, Daniel Brooks and Salvatore Agosta draw on their expertise as field biologists to offer…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262553957 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262553953 |
| Author: | Daniel R. Brooks, Salvatore J. Agosta |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 360 |
| Release Date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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“Timely, thought-provoking, and refreshingly optimistic… . Applying the principles of evolution in thoughtful ways, A Darwinian Survival Guide tackles the complexities of climate change with creativity, optimism, and vision.”
—Foreword Reviews
About The Author
Daniel R. Brooks
Daniel R. Brooks is Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto; Senior Research Fellow, H. W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Nebraska State Museum; and Fellow of the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS). He is the coauthor of The Stockholm Paradigm and The Major Metaphors of Evolution.
Salvatore J. Agosta is Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Fellow of the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study. He is the author of more than fifty scientific publications and coauthor of The Major Metaphors of Evolution.
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