ISBN:
9781442206502
,
1442206500
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (vii, 184 pages)
,
illustrations
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Ehrlich, Paul R Humanity on a tightrope
DDC:
303.482
Keywords:
Globalization Social aspects
;
Social problems
;
Social change
;
Cultural relations
;
Empathy
;
Globalization Social aspects
;
POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Globalization
;
Cultural relations
;
Empathy
;
Globalization ; Social aspects
;
Social change
;
Social problems
;
Electronic books Electronic books
Abstract:
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 careful examination of how humans must learn to relate to one another to avoid global calamity, the
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
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