After Man: A Zoology Of The Future
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Some yellowing visible. Markings: Previous owner inscription visible on title page (handwritten name). Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work of speculative natural history, After Man: A Zoology of the Future presents a richly imagined vision of Earth's fauna 50 million years after the extinction of humanity. Drawing on rigorous evolutionary biology and ecological principles, Dougal Dixon constructs an entirely new bestiary of creatures — complete with illustrations, taxonomic classifications, and habitat descriptions — that chronicles how life might adapt and diversify in our absence. The book argues convincingly that evolution is a predictable force, illustrating how familiar niches would be filled by wholly unfamiliar animals descended from today's surviving species. With an authoritative yet accessible tone, and an introduction by celebrated zoologist Desmond Morris, this title stands as a foundational text in the genre of speculative evolution, captivating scientists, naturalists, and curious readers alike.
Author: Dougal Dixon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Granada
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Some yellowing visible. Markings: Previous owner inscription visible on title page (handwritten name). Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work of speculative natural history, After Man: A Zoology of the Future presents a richly imagined vision of Earth's fauna 50 million years after the extinction of humanity. Drawing on rigorous evolutionary biology and ecological principles, Dougal Dixon constructs an entirely new bestiary of creatures — complete with illustrations, taxonomic classifications, and habitat descriptions — that chronicles how life might adapt and diversify in our absence. The book argues convincingly that evolution is a predictable force, illustrating how familiar niches would be filled by wholly unfamiliar animals descended from today's surviving species. With an authoritative yet accessible tone, and an introduction by celebrated zoologist Desmond Morris, this title stands as a foundational text in the genre of speculative evolution, captivating scientists, naturalists, and curious readers alike.