Mankind Evolving: The Evolution Of The Human Species
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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In an age when science and humanity stood at a crossroads, Theodosius Dobzhansky produced a landmark synthesis that forever changed how we understand ourselves as a biological species. Mankind Evolving: The Evolution of the Human Species presents a sweeping and rigorous account of human evolution, weaving together genetics, anthropology, and evolutionary biology to argue that Homo sapiens is neither the end product of a deterministic process nor a being apart from nature — but rather a unique creature whose biological and cultural evolution are profoundly intertwined. Dobzhansky chronicles the emergence of the human species from its primate origins, details the mechanisms of natural selection and genetic variation, and illustrates how culture itself has become a powerful driver of our ongoing biological change. Beyond its scientific scope, this work stands as a testament to Dobzhansky's extraordinary ability to bridge the gap between specialist research and the broader humanistic questions of identity, freedom, and destiny. His prose is lucid and authoritative, informed by decades at the forefront of modern evolutionary theory, and suffused with a deep conviction that understanding our origins is inseparable from understanding our potential. A foundational text in twentieth-century biology and anthropology, Mankind Evolving continues to challenge readers to reconsider what it truly means to be human — and where, as a species, we may yet be heading.
Author: Theodosius Dobzhansky
Format: Paperback
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In an age when science and humanity stood at a crossroads, Theodosius Dobzhansky produced a landmark synthesis that forever changed how we understand ourselves as a biological species. Mankind Evolving: The Evolution of the Human Species presents a sweeping and rigorous account of human evolution, weaving together genetics, anthropology, and evolutionary biology to argue that Homo sapiens is neither the end product of a deterministic process nor a being apart from nature — but rather a unique creature whose biological and cultural evolution are profoundly intertwined. Dobzhansky chronicles the emergence of the human species from its primate origins, details the mechanisms of natural selection and genetic variation, and illustrates how culture itself has become a powerful driver of our ongoing biological change. Beyond its scientific scope, this work stands as a testament to Dobzhansky's extraordinary ability to bridge the gap between specialist research and the broader humanistic questions of identity, freedom, and destiny. His prose is lucid and authoritative, informed by decades at the forefront of modern evolutionary theory, and suffused with a deep conviction that understanding our origins is inseparable from understanding our potential. A foundational text in twentieth-century biology and anthropology, Mankind Evolving continues to challenge readers to reconsider what it truly means to be human — and where, as a species, we may yet be heading.