Aging is a group-selected adaptation : theory, evidence, and medical implications /: theory, evidence, and medical implications. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Josh Mitteldorf, PhD ; foreword by Michael Rosenzweig.
• Authors: Mitteldorf, Josh
• Contents: Hormesis -- The diverse demography of aging -- Aging is not caused by accumulated damage -- Three prevailing theories and their failings -- Aging is very old -- Evolving population control -- How might aging have evolved as an adaptation? -- Reforming evolutionary theory -- A new paradigm for medical research.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxiv, 219 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 571.8/78; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution; Adaptation (Physiology); Aging -- Genetic aspects; Evolution (Biology); SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics; Aging -- Genetic aspects; Adaptation (Biology); Group selection (Evolution); Population genetics; Evolution (Biology); Aging -- genetics; Adaptation, Physiological; Biological Evolution; Population Dynamics; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781498715300; 1498715303; 9781315354033; 1315354039
• Related ISBNs: 9781498715287; 1498715281
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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