Birchall, Michael

Homo imperfectus

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ISBN 13:
9788423361557
author:
Birchall, Michael
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Ediciones Destino
language:
Spanish
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
27.9 x 21.6 x 0.7 centimetres (0
Condition:
New
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£26.72

Description

The human body is full of imperfections. But are these flaws truly weaknesses? In "Homo imperfectus", María Martinón-Torres explores how our biology's imperfections may actually be the key to our species' survival. Through the lens of evolutionary theory, this book reveals that many of the diseases and conditions that afflict us - from cancer to anxiety, and from aging to fear of death - are not weaknesses, but rather adaptations that have helped humanity thrive in a changing world. By examining these "imperfections", we can gain a new understanding of our own resilience and solidarity. This insightful book offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be human, and how our frailties are intertwined with our greatest strengths.

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