Future humans : inside the science of our continuing evolution / Scott Solomon.
- Solomon, Scott
- Date:
- [2016]
- Books
About this work
Description
"Evolutionary biologist Scott Solomon draws on the explosion of discoveries in recent years to examine the future evolution of our species. Combinig knowledge of our past with current trends, Solomon offers convincing evidence that evolutionary forces still affect us roday. But how will modernization--including longer lifespans, changing diets, global travel, and widespread use of medicine and contraceptives--affect our evolutionary future?" --publisher description.
Publication/Creation
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2016]
Physical description
225 pages ; 22 cm
Contributors
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-212) and index.
Contents
Genomes and germs -- Big data -- World in transition -- Sex -- Small partners -- Beyond the horizon.
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Where to find it
Location Status History of MedicineAOS.AMOpen shelves
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ISBN
- 9780300208719
- 0300208715