{"product_id":"four-fifths-a-grizzly-by-douglas-chadwick-9781952338014","title":"Four Fifths a Grizzly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you think of when you think of Nature?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProlific author and \u003cem\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/em\u003e writer Doug Chadwick offers a fresh look at humanity's place in the natural world with his book, \u003cem\u003eFour Fifths a Grizzly\u003c\/em\u003e. In his accessible and engaging style, Chadwick approaches the subject from a scientific angle, underlining the message that, from the perspective of DNA, humans are not all that different from other creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe begins by revealing the surprisingly close relationship between human DNA and that of grizzly bears, with whom we share 80 percent of our DNA. We are 60 percent similar to a salmon, 40 percent the same as many insects, and 24 percent of our genes match those of a wine grape. Chadwick reflects on the value of exposure to nature on human biochemistry and mentality, stating that we are not that far removed from our ancestors who lived closer to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book highlights examples of animals using \"human\" traits, such as tools and play. Chadwick concludes with two examples of the healing benefits of turning closer to nature: island biogeography and the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour Fifths a Grizzly\u003c\/em\u003e is a reflection on humanity's rightful place in the ecological universe. Using personal stories, Chadwick recounts how he came to love and depend on the Great Outdoors and learned his place in the system of Nature. He challenges readers to consider whether they are separate from or part of nature. The answer, he suggests, is obvious: we are indivisible from all elements of a system that is greater than ourselves and should never be neglected, taken advantage of, or exploited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fresh and engaging take on humanity's relationship to nature by a respected and experienced author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854536495340,"sku":"9781952338014","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ad0227822e3ca76834032a5b873dfcbe.jpg?v=1759268920","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/four-fifths-a-grizzly-by-douglas-chadwick-9781952338014","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}