Ultrasocial: The Evolution of Human Nature and the Quest for a Sustainable Future

ISBN-13: 9781108838269 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 350 str.

John M. Gowdy

Opis

Society is an ultrasocial superorganism whose requirements take precedence over individuals. What does this mean for humanity's future?

Recenzje

'In this highly original, stimulating, and provocative interdisciplinary analysis, John Gowdy bridges the agricultural societies of African mound-building termites and fungus-gardening ants with human nature to generate deep insights into modern economics and sustainability.' James Traniello, Boston University

Spis treści

Part I. The Evolution of Human Ultrasociality: 1. The Ultrasocial Origin of our Existential Crisis; 2. The Evolution of Ultrasociality in Humans and Social Insects; 3. Our Hunter-Gatherer Heritage and the Evolution of Human Nature; 4. The Agricultural Transition and how it Changed our Species; Part II. The Rise and Consolidation of State/Market Societies: 5. The Rise of State Societies; 6. The Modern State/Market Superorganism; 7. Neoliberalism: The Ideology of the Superorganism; Part III. Back to the Future: 8. Taming the Market: A Minimal Bioeconomic Program; 9. Evolving a Sustainable and Equitable Future: What can we learn from Non-Market Cultures?; 10. Reclaiming Human Nature: The Future will be Better (Eventually); Index.