Sweet in tooth and claw : stories of generosity and cooperation in the natural world

Ohlson, Kristin 1951- (author.).

Summary: "For centuries, people have debated whether nature is mostly competitive--as Darwin theorized and the poet Tennyson described as "red in tooth and claw"--or innately cooperative, as many ancient and indigenous peoples believed. In the last 100 or so years, a growing gang of scientists have studied the mutually beneficial interactions that are believed to benefit every species on earth. This book is full of stories of generosity--not competition--in nature. It is a testament to the importance of a healthy biodiversity, and dispels the widely accepted premise of survival of the fittest"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 1952338093
ISBN: 9781952338090
Physical Description: 393 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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Publisher: Ventura, CA : Patagonia Books, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	An underground tapestry of give-and-take -- We need better metaphors -- We are ecosystems -- Transforming deserts into wetlands -- Agriculture that nurtures nature -- I'll take my coffee with birds -- Healing from ridgetop to reef -- Living in verdant cities.