Chakrabarty, Prosanta
Explaining Life through Evolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262546256
- author:
- Chakrabarty, Prosanta
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- French
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Explaining Life through Evolution by Prosanta Chakrabarty offers a concise and engaging overview of the science of evolution. This book tells the origin story of life on Earth, exploring how we arrived at the diversity of organisms that surround us today. Chakrabarty discusses key concepts in evolution, including mutation, the spectrum of race, sex, gender, and sexuality, and the limitations of ancestry tests. He also examines the evolution of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, which has played a significant role in recent global health challenges. By weaving together his own experiences with discussions of evolutionary thought, Chakrabarty provides an accessible and illuminating read. This book is an essential guide to scientific literacy, offering insights into how understanding evolution can inform our approach to the challenges of our collective future.
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