Wild Hunger - The Primal Roots of Modern Addiction

Why is it that our culture is plagued by a variety of addictions? In this pioneering work, Bruce Wilshire searches for answers by giving serious attention to our genetic legacy from our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Philosopher Bruce Wilshire considers remedies for specific addictions, including drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling, and suggests ways to rediscover our "humanness".

About the author

Bruce W. Wilshire is professor of philosophy at Rutgers University. He is the author of numerous books, including Role Playing and Identity.

Summary

Why is it that even amidst affluence and power, our culture is plagued by a variety of addictions? This work searches for answers by giving attention to our genetic legacy from our hunter-gatherer ancestors, as well as the way we adapt to our environment.

Product details

• Authors: Bruce Wilshire, Wilshire Bruce
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.06.1998
• EAN: 9780847689675
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-8967-5
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 234 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 590 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; Cultural Studies, PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Addiction, Drug & substance abuse: social aspects, Addiction and therapy, Drugs and alcohol: social aspects