Domesticated

Evolution in a Man-Made World

Richard C. Francis

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WW Norton & Co
22 August 2016

Animals & society; Popular science; Evolution

"The wolf evolved into the Pekingese, the wildcat into the tabby cat and the auroch into the milk-producing cow. This happened through the process called ""domestication"". Domesticated creatures have served us well— without them, civilisation as we know it would not exist.

Richard C. Francis weaves history, archaeology and anthropology, while seamlessly integrating the most cutting-edge ideas in twenty-first-century biology, to create a fascinating narrative. Each domesticated species is a case study in evolution, and two key themes emerge: that domestication often results in the retention of juvenile traits and that evolution remains fundamentally a conservative process. Francis also explores the ways in which these themes apply to human evolution."

By: Richard C. Francis
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 503g
ISBN: 9780393353037
ISBN 10: 0393353036
Pages: 498
Publication Date: 22 August 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Richard C. Francis is a science journalist with a PhD in neurobiology from Stony Brook University. He is the author of the acclaimed books Domesticated, Epigenetics, and Why Men Won’t Ask for Directions.

Reviews for Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World

A scientific, fascinating look at the domestication of animals -- Kansas City Star A provocative account of the latest developments in evolutionary biology. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review An effective primer on molecular genetics and the field of evolutionary development... Francis's ability to weave in interesting asides keeps the text thought provoking. -- Publishers Weekly