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Exploring the profound achievements of hunter-gatherers, this book reveals how their understanding of the environment informs not only their survival but also offers valuable lessons for modern life. Barnard emphasizes the interconnectedness of human experiences and cautions against naively adopting practices from these cultures without considering broader implications. He highlights the ongoing struggles of living hunter-gatherers against resource exploitation and societal pressures, urging a reevaluation of our own lifestyles in light of their sustainable practices.
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Hunters and Gatherers, Alan Barnard
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Hunters and Gatherers
- Subtitle
- What Can We Learn from Them
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Barnard
- Publisher
- Balestier Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 132
- ISBN13
- 9781911221692
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Exploring the profound achievements of hunter-gatherers, this book reveals how their understanding of the environment informs not only their survival but also offers valuable lessons for modern life. Barnard emphasizes the interconnectedness of human experiences and cautions against naively adopting practices from these cultures without considering broader implications. He highlights the ongoing struggles of living hunter-gatherers against resource exploitation and societal pressures, urging a reevaluation of our own lifestyles in light of their sustainable practices.