Description: Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2020 "In this superbly articulate cri de coeur, Safina gives us a new way of looking at the natural world that is radically different."The Washington Post New York Times bestselling author Carl Safina brings readers close to three non-human cultureswhat they do, why they do it, and how life is for them. A New York Times Notable Books of 2020 Some believe that culture is strictly a human phenomenon. But this book reveals cultures of other-than-human beings in some of Earths remaining wild places. It shows how if youre a sperm whale, a scarlet macaw, or a chimpanzee, you too come to understand yourself as an individual within a particular community that does things in specific ways, that has traditions. Alongside genes, culture is a second form of inheritance, passed through generations as pools of learned knowledge. As situations change, social learningcultureallows behaviors to adjust much faster than genes can adapt. Becoming Wild brings readers into intimate proximity with various nonhuman individuals in their free-living communities. It presents a revelatory account of how animals function beyond our usual view. Safina shows that for non-humans and humans alike, culture comprises the answers to the question, How do we live here? It unites individuals within a group identity. But cultural groups often seek to avoid, or even be hostile toward, other factions. By showing that this is true across species, Safina illuminates why human cultural tensions remain maddeningly intractable despite the arbitrariness of many of our differences. Becoming Wild takes readers behind the curtain of life on Earth, to witness from a new vantage point the most world-saving of perceptions: how we are all connected. Features Details Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out within 1-business day and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!
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Brand: Henry Holt & Company
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Book Title: Becoming Wild : How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace
Number of Pages: 384 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Holt & Company, Henry
Topic: Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Animals / General, Animal Rights, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Item Height: 1.4 in
Publication Year: 2020
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Nature, Science
Item Weight: 20.5 Oz
Author: Carl Safina
Item Length: 9.6 in
Item Width: 6.4 in
Format: Hardcover
