Paperback • 2010 • English

Humanity on a Tightrope : Thoughts on Empathy, Family, and Big Changes for a Viable Future

Name: Humanity on a Tightrope : Thoughts on Empathy, Family, and Big Changes for a Viable Future
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ISBN: 9781442206496

By Paul R. Ehrlich

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More than ever, the world finds itself faced with common problems that affect most of the planet's population in some way: climate change, poverty, escalating violence, international conflicts, illness. And while an 'us v. them' mentality persists, a growing sense of empathy, of connection, with those in remote parts of the world has caught hold and is spreading. The authors argue that empathy and feelings of kinship with others are necessary to preventing the collapse of civilization. Through a...Show more

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9781442206496

Publisher

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published year

2010

Language

English

Original title

Humanity on a Tightrope : Thoughts on Empathy, Family, and Big Changes for a Viable Future

Format

Paperback

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