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10%OFFErik Seedhouse - Beyond Human: Engineering Our Future Evolution (Science and Fiction) - 9783662435250 - V9783662435250
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Beyond Human: Engineering Our Future Evolution (Science and Fiction)

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Description for Beyond Human: Engineering Our Future Evolution (Science and Fiction) Paperback. Series: Science and Fiction. Num Pages: 153 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFMG; PDZ; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 225 x 11. Weight in Grams: 274.

Beyond Human is an informative and accessible guide for all those interested in the developing sciences of genetic engineering, bio printing and human cloning. Illustrating the ideas with reference to well-known science fiction films and novels, the author provides a unique insight into and understanding of how genetic manipulation, cloning, and other novel bio-technologies will one day allow us to redesign our species. It also addresses the legitimate concerns about “playing God”, while at the same time embracing the positive aspects of the scientific trajectory that will lead to our transhuman future.

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
Science and Fiction
Number of Pages
153
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783662435250
SKU
V9783662435250
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Erik Seedhouse
Erik Seedhouse is a suborbital astronaut whose life-long ambition is to work in space. He works as a spaceflight consultant, triathlon coach and author and is the Training Director for Astronauts for Hire. Between 2008 and 2013 he was director of Canada’s manned centrifuge operations. Erik’s previous books include Ocean Outpost (2010), Trailblazing Medicine (2011), Interplanetary Outpost (2011), and Pulling G. ... Read more

Reviews for Beyond Human: Engineering Our Future Evolution (Science and Fiction)
From the book reviews: “The book is well-written and fully illustrated in color. … this is an excellent volume that reads like the best science fact articles in Analog. SF writers in particular will want to read Beyond Human as a reference, but it’s also a rewarding read for anyone who enjoys speculating on the frontiers of current science.” ... Read more

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