Once a Wolf: The Science Behind Our Dogs' Astonishing Genetic Evolution - Couverture souple

Sykes, Bryan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1631496611 ISBN 13 : 9781631496615

Editeur : Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2020

Synopsis

How did wolves evolve into dogs? When did this happen, and what role did humans play? Oxford geneticist Bryan Sykes used the full array of modern technology to explore the canine genetic journey when our ancestors first learned to hunt together with wolves. In the process, he discovered that only a handful of genes have created the huge range of shapes, sizes, and colors in modern dogs. Providing insight into these adaptive stages in "prose both scientific and poetic" (Booklist), Once a Wolf also focuses attention on how human evolution was enhanced by this most improbable ally. Whether examining our obsession with canine purity or delving into the prehistoric past to answer the most fundamental question of all--Why do we love our dog so much?--this book is "a must read for anybody who has ever wondered about the origins of human's best friend" (Library Journal).

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À propos de l'auteur

Bryan Sykes, professor of human genetics at Oxford University, pioneered the use of DNA in exploring the human past. He is the author of Saxons, Vikings, and Celts and the New York Times bestseller The Seven Daughters of Eve.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Liveright Publishing Corporation
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1631496611
• ISBN 13: 9781631496615
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
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