Isbn: 9780259588917 - Über Den Ursprung Des Todes (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of death in the animal kingdom, delving into the evolutionary forces and biological processes that have shaped its inevitability. The author challenges the common assumption that death is a necessary consequence of individual life, arguing instead that it is an acquired characteristic that evolved under specific conditions. Through a detailed examination of the phenomenon in various animal groups, from simple multicellular organisms to complex vertebrates, the book sheds light on the intricate relationship between reproduction and mortality. It traces the development of death across the evolutionary tree, demonstrating how the emergence of multicellularity and specialization brought with it the need for programmed cellular destruction. This book's groundbreaking insights into the origins of death offer a profound understanding of the fundamental principles of life and evolution. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…