The sacred balance: rediscovering our place in nature, updated & expanded

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In this extensively revised and enlarged edition of his best-selling book, David Suzuki reflects on the increasingly radical changes in nature and science -- from global warming to the science behind mother/baby interactions -- and examines what they mean for humankind's place in the world. The book begins by presenting the concept of people as creatures of the Earth who depend on its gifts of air, water, soil, and sun energy. The author explains how people are genetically programmed to crave the company of other species, and how people suffer enormously when they fail to live in harmony with th.;Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Introduction to the Revised Edition; Prologue; 1 Homo Sapiens: Born of the Earth; 2 The Breath of all Green Things; 3 The Oceans Flowing Through Our Veins; 4 Made from the Soil; 5 The Divine Fire; 6 Protected by Our Kin; 7 The Law of Love; 8 Sacred Matter; 9 Restoring the Balance; Notes; Index; Credits; Acknowledgements; Authors.