The last natural man : where have we been and where are we going? /: where have we been and where are we going?. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert A. Norman, Sharad P. Paul.
• Authors: Norman, Robert A, 1955-; Paul, Sharad P
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: A History of Disease and Human Invention; Chapter 2: Germs, Genes and Geography; Bibliography; Chapter 3: Is Aging a Disease?; References; Chapter 4: Vaccines and Prevention; Bibliography; Chapter 5: The Future of Disease: Evolution and Ecology; References; Chapter 6: Acute vs. Chronic Illness: How Do We Decide What to Treat or Eliminate?; Advances in Medicine; Genetics and Medical Advances; Lifestyle; Aging; Carcinogens and Chronigens; The Future; Chapter 7: The Last Natural Brain; Bibliography; Chapter 8: Biomimicry; Biomimicry and Our Future; References. Chapter 9: The New CreationistsBibliography; Chapter 10: The Replaceable You; Chapter 11: Sensing the Future; Vision; Taste; Smell; Hearing; Touch; Bibliography; Chapter 12: Moving On; "Yes, me worry!"; Religion and Evolution; Good vs. Evil; Technology; Summary; Chapter 13: The Last Chapter; Bibliography; Epilogue.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 599.93/8; Popular works; Human evolution; Human beings; Social evolution; NATURE -- Animals -- Mammals; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Mammals; Human beings; Human evolution; Social evolution; Science -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- General; Life sciences: general issues; Medicine; Medical -- General; Popular medicine & health; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319422176; 3319422170
• Related ISBNs: 3319422154; 9783319422152
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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