Evolution is a
marvelous process. It allowed humans to reach status of the
preeminent species on earth, but it came with a cost. Evolution is
driven by mutations. They create new genes that allow for additional
functionality, but it’s impossible to get rid of the old patterns.
This leads to problems like backwards retinas, bad knees, swallowing
and breathing through the same narrow channel and more.
The book is witty
and although it presents a great deal of technical information, the
presentation is clear and amusing, suitable for a general audience. I
enjoyed the book and learned about some problems with the human body
I had never heard of before. I didn’t agree with everything he
said, but that made the book more fun.
The chapters are
relatively short and the illustrations make it easy to understand
some of the technical discussion. The notes section is extensive and
whether you agree with his ideas or not provides references for
future study.
I recommend this
book for anyone interested in biology or nutrition. There is a good
chapter on why humans need such a varied diet based on some
evolutionary problems.
I received this book
from Net Galley for this review.
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