Summary

The Other Side of Eden

Hunters, Farmers and the Shaping of the World
Hugh Brody lives with and studies hunter-gatherer peoples of North-America and makes comparisons between theirs' and agrarian cultures and attempts to draw conclusions as to how society has developed as a result of these two societies divergences and common ground and to determine our society's future. Drawing on unique experiences with different peoples from groups and tribes right here in Canada Brody discusses his feelings and the history of these peoples. Brody has played an important role in Aboriginal Rights and in shaping governmental opinion and policy.