The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature (Updated & Expanded)

Allen & Unwin, St Leonards, New South Wales, 1997. First Edition. Softcover ( French Flaps). Good. Illustrator: Illustrated. Acknowledgements, introduction by authors, notes, index and credits. The text is illustrated with the occasional map or figure. Illustrated paperback binding with ochre and black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Black and white photograph of author to the rear fold over panel. In this book, the seminal work of the author, he takes a radical departure from the belief that society and governments must base happiness of people on global competitiveness and the economy. The author, however, states that we, as humans, must recognise that we are also creatures of the earth " ... and, as such we are utterly dependent on its gifts of air, water, soil and the energy of the sun. These elements are not just external factors, we take them into our bodies, where they are incorporated into our very essence." – from front fold over panel flap. Not only that but all species on the earth are our evolutionary relatives, and, we are genetically programmed for the company. The author then lays out his vision of how humans can become more balanced with our biosphere. Rubbing of the book edges and panels. What is present, in abundance, is foxing – all areas of the covers, text block edges, fold over panels and pages and a few pages either end; though, the pages themselves are aged toned with yellow edges. Size: Trade Paperback. [8], 359, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; Conservation; ISBN: 1864484144. ISBN/EAN: 9781864484144. Inventory No: 0130746. . 9781864484144