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Quest: The Essence of Humanity

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Description for Quest: The Essence of Humanity Hardcover. An intriguing work of history, philosophy, and popular science that explores the human desire to quest. Scientists continually look for the genetic factors that make humans so very different in appearance and behaviour from most animals -- the genes that are uniquely human. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; PDZ; PSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 33. Weight in Grams: 692.
An intriguing work of history, philosophy, and popular science that explores the human desire to quest.

Scientists continually look for the genetic factors that make humans so very different in appearance and behaviour from most animals - the genes that are uniquely human. Respected biochemist and author Charles Pasternak argues that such genes do not exist. Instead, he suggests that it is our desire to quest - for food and shelter, for knowledge, for wealth, for adventure - coupled with our unique physical abilities to do so that have controlled our evolution and have led humans to develop away ... Read more

In this intriguing work of history, philosophy, and popular science, Pasternak uses his extensive biological knowledge to discuss man's nature and achievements, his genetic makeup, and his evolution.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470851449
SKU
V9780470851449
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
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About Charles Pasternak
Charles A. Pasternak is a biochemist and founding Director of the Oxford International Biomedical Centre. His previous academic experience has included research and teaching posts at the universities of Oxford, London (St George’s Medical School), Yale and California (UCSD Medical School). While at St George’s Medical School, he was founder and Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry, which he later ... Read more

Reviews for Quest: The Essence of Humanity
"…I can recommend Quest: The Essence of Humanity...one of the most thought-provoking books to come my way for some time…" (The Sunday Telegraph., 20 July 2003) "…fluent, fast-moving…Quest is controversial…which all ambitious works like this one should be…" (New Scientist, 23 August 2003) "…I really enjoyed this book…What impressed me throughout was Parsternak’s use of science…" (M2 ... Read more

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