Human Errors

Name: Human Errors
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SKU: 9781474608350
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A Panorama of Our Glitches, From Pointless Bones to Broken Genes

By Nathan Lents

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Human Errors by Nathan Lents examines the flaws and quirks in the human body's anatomy and biology, presenting them as evolutions' remnants or mistakes. With a blend of wit and science, the author explores why our bodies often seem inefficient, exploring various evolutionary paths and explaining why not everything in human evolution is perfect or optimised. The book offers insights into the sometimes humorous realities of our biological makeup, making it a fascinating read in Science & Nature.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intricate imperfections of human biology and enjoy exploring how evolutionary quirks shape our bodies and behaviours. Nathan Lents offers an engaging look at why our bodies sometimes fail us, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in science, biology, or the nuances of human evolution.

An illuminating, entertaining tour of the physical imperfections, from faulty knees to junk DNA, that make us human - and a unique approach to telling our evolutionary history

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We like to think of ourselves as highly evolved. But if we are evolution's greatest creation, why are we so badly designed? We have retinas that face backward, we must find vitamins and nutrients in our diets that other animals simply make for themselves, and millions of us can't reproduce successfully without help from modern science. And that's just the beginning of the story.

Biologist Nathan H. Lents takes us on an entertaining and illuminating tour of our four-billion-year-long evolutionary saga, and shows us how each of our flaws tells us a story about our species' history.

Human Errors invites readers to reconsider what it means to be human through the lens of our evolutionary imperfections.

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Human Errors by Nathan Lents is praised for being both scholarly and entertaining, with a tone that combines humour and insight into human imperfections. Reviews highlight its engaging style, describing it as an enlightening guide that makes anatomical study enjoyable and approachable. The book prompts readers to view their bodies with fresh perspectives, using a chatty and humorous narrative to reveal the flaws and quirks of human biology.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474608350

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Nathan H. Lents is a professor of biology at John Jay College at The City University of New York. He is the author of Not So Different: Finding Human Nature in Animals.

www.nathanlents.com

@nathanlents