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Life as We Made It: How 50,000 years of human innovation refined and redefined nature
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Historical Insight
Explore 50,000 years of human innovation, offering deep insights into how our advancements have shaped and redefined the natural world through history.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Combines history, science, and environmental studies, providing a unique perspective on the relationship between humanity and nature, appealing to a diverse readership.
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Written in an engaging style that captivates readers, making complex concepts accessible and encouraging them to think critically about the impact of innovation on nature.
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- Explores the history of human intervention in evolution through hunting, domesticating, polluting, hybridizing, conserving, and genetically modifying life on Earth.
- Reveals the long history of human intervention in nature since the last ice age and how humans have improved at manipulating the natural world.
- Dispels myths about the dangers of interference and outlines the true risks and opportunities that new biotechnologies will offer in the future.
- Author Beth Shapiro draws from decades of research to provide insight into the future of biotechnologies and their potential to improve human lives and biodiversity.
- Challenges the misconceptions about the dangers of manipulating nature and presents the potential for a rich and biologically diverse world in the future.
- A compelling exploration of the power of science and human innovation in reshaping and redefining nature over the course of 50,000 years.
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications |
| Publication date | October 21, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 1786079402 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1786079404 |
| Item Weight | 1.25 pounds (570 grams) |
| Dimensions | 6.02 x 1.18 x 9.21 inches (15.3 x 3 x 23.4 cm) |
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History Enthusiasts
Individuals fascinated by historical innovations will find the exploration of human influence on nature captivating and insightful.
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Environmental Advocates
People concerned with environmental issues will appreciate understanding the intersection of human activity and ecological change over millennia.
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Students and Researchers
Academics studying anthropology or environmental science can benefit from the comprehensive historical analysis of human innovation.
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Casual Readers
Those looking for light reading may find the book's depth and academic nature overwhelming and less engaging.
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Life as We Made It: How 50,000 years of human innovation refined and redefined nature
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"Life as We Made It" delves into the fascinating history of human innovation and how it has shaped and redefined the natural world over the past 50,000 years. The author covers complex scientific concepts, yet presents them in a way that is accessible to anyone with a basic understanding of DNA. The future of genetic engineering is also explored, offering insights that will be of interest to the general reader. The book is well-written and thoroughly researched, making it a valuable resource for those looking to learn more about human evolution and our impact on the world around us.
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- Accessible writing for readers with minimal scientific background
- Thoroughly researched and well-written
- Provides insights into the future of genetic engineering
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- The long history of human intervention in evolution
- Human intervention through hunting, domesticating, polluting, hybridizing, conserving and genetically modifying life
- New biotechnologies offer incredible opportunities
- Biotechnologies present the chance to improve our own lives and biological diversity
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