Explore the transformative power of mutual aid with this engaging and insightful book published by John Wiley & Sons (UK). 'Mutual Aid: The Other Law of the Jungle' is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of cooperation, altruism, and solidarity in nature and society. With 310 pages of thought-provoking content, this 2021 release dives into how various forms of mutual aid exist not only among humans but across the entire spectrum of living beings, including animals, plants, and microorganisms. This comprehensive exploration dismantles the myth of ruthless competition by showcasing that those who thrive often are not necessarily the strongest, but those who support one another. Both Pablo Servigne and Gauthier Chapelle urge readers to rethink societal structures and explore the profound impact of kindness and collaboration. Ideal for both scholars and casual readers interested in sociobiology or environmental philosophy, this book offers essential insights into a sustainable future. Each purchase ensures you are contributing to the discourse on kindness and cooperation. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781509547920

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509547920
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 310


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In the merciless arena of life, we are all subject to the law of the jungle, to ruthless competition and the survival of the fittest “ such is the myth that has given rise to a society that has become toxic for our planet and for our and future generations.


But today the lines are shifting. A growing number of new movements and thinkers are challenging this skewed view of the world and reviving words such as ˜altruism™, ˜cooperation™, ˜kindness™ and ˜solidarity™. A close look at the wide spectrum of living beings reveals that, at all times and in all places, animals, plants, microorganisms and human beings have practised different forms of mutual aid. And those which survive difficult conditions best are not necessarily the strongest, but those which help each other the most.


Pablo Servigne and Gauthier Chapelle explore a vast, forgotten continent of mutual aid in order to discover the mechanisms of this ˜other law of the jungle™. In so doing, they provide a more rounded view of the world of living things and give us some of the conceptual tools we need to move beyond the vicious circle of competition and self-destruction that is leading our civilization to the verge of collapse.