Humanity on a tightrope : thoughts on empathy, family, and big changes for a viable future / Paul R. Ehrlich and Robert E. Ornstein.

Author/creator Ehrlich, Paul R.
Other author Ornstein, Robert E. (Robert Evan), 1942-
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers : Distributed by National Book Network, ©2010.
Descriptionvii, 184 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Social problems.
Social change.
Cultural relations.
Empathy.
Globalization--Social aspects.

Contents On a tightrope -- Empathy, and "us" family members versus "them" -- The seeds of family values and how they sprouted -- The evolution of "them" -- The neuropsychology of getting to "us": the more alike we are, the more we like -- It's all us now: closing the culture gap and building a global family -- The beginnings of a new stage in history -- Getting to "alike" one another -- Revitalizing religious empathy and staying on the tightrope.
Abstract Focusing on what families and family values are, the authors argue how viewing the world population as one big family will lead to a more sustainable civilization.
Local noteLittle-305131061139X
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 167-171) and index.
LCCN 2010015306
ISBN9781442206489 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN1442206489 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HN18.3 .E47 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold