Being human
E-book, Czech
Being human
Discover how biology has influenced human history and shaped today' s world!
Discover the fascinating connection between our shortcomings and the events that shaped our present. How could hemophilia have contributed to the formation of the Soviet Union? How is scurvy on overseas ships related to the growth of the mafia in 19th-century Italy? And how did the richest French colony become one of the poorest countries in the world because of mosquitoes?
Humans are a miracle of evolution. Exceptional abilities have allowed us to survive, reproduce, and create the world as we know it today. However, the human organism contains errors that limit our possibilities. The contradiction between our abilities and shortcomings is the essence of " being human, " and all history takes place on this thin line.
In his book, Lewis Dartnell tells the complex story of human evolution through our fragile biology in an accessible and engaging way. Immerse yourself in a gripping narrative about how our biology has shaped relationships, societies, and economies, started wars, and continues to influence our evolution.
Read this exceptional book and gain new insight into how deeply our history is intertwined with our biology. Your understanding of the world will change forever.
About the author:
Lewis Ryan Dartnell is a British scholar and author based at the University of Westminster. He is primarily interested in astrobiology and the possibilities of life on Mars. During his career, he also began working as a scientific consultant for print media and television and appeared in a number of television documentaries. He has published a total of 5 popular science books, the most famous of which are The Knowledge and Origins, which are followed by the book Being a Human.
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