by David Suzuki, Amanda McConnell · Greystone Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781550549638
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«The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature» is the ecological essay by David Suzuki and Amanda McConnell, in paperback from Greystone Books, in English.
David Suzuki and Amanda McConnell present human beings as creatures of the Earth who depend on its gifts: air, water, soil, and solar energy. The essay examines genetic affinity with other species, spiritual needs rooted in nature, and proposes concrete actions for an ecologically sustainable and just future.
This 2006 edition is the second and includes a new introduction; the book has 272 pages.
Aimed at readers interested in ecology, environmental conservation, and sustainability, this work offers an accessible reflection on the relationship between humanity and nature.
David Takayoshi Suzuki is a Canadian academic, science broadcaster, and environmental activist. Suzuki earned a PhD in zoology from the University of Chicago in 1961, and was a professor in the genetics department at the University of British Columbia from 1963 until his retirement in 2001. Since the mid-1970s, Suzuki has been known for his television and radio series, documentaries and books about nature and the environment. He is best known as host and narrator of the popular and long-running CBC Television science program The Nature of Things, seen in over 40 countries. He is also well known for criticizing governments for their lack of action to protect the environment.
