The Species that Changed Itsel

About the book

The Species that Changed Itsel by Edwin Gale is a non-fiction book. An inquisitive, expansive and fascinating exploration of how humans have, in changing the world, changed ourselves Other species adapt to their environments; we alone create ours.

Over generations, we have remade the world to suit ourselves - using improved knowledge and technology to confront the traditional scourges - and for the most part we enjoy prosperity beyond the dreams of our ancestors. What's more, in changing our world, we have also reshaped the human phenotype - the interaction between genes and environment that moulds our bodies and minds. The results can be seen in the streets of our post-industrial cities. We are taller and heavier, and live longer. We think and behave differently, and die from once-rare diseases.

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