Evolution's bite
Peter S. Ungar
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Evolution's bite
Published
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
236
ISBN-13
9780691160535
ISBN-10
0691160538
Description
Ungar describes how a tooth's "foodprints"--Distinctive patterns of microscopic wear and tear--provide telltale details about what an animal actually ate in the past. These clues, combined with groundbreaking research in paleoclimatology, demonstrate how a changing climate altered the food options available to our ancestors, what Ungar calls the biospheric buffet. When diets change, species change, and Ungar traces how diet and an unpredictable climate determined who among our ancestors was winnowed out and who survived, as well as why we transitioned from the role of forager to farmer. By sifting through the evidence--and the scars on our teeth--Ungar makes the important case for what might or might not be the most natural diet for humans.
Subjects
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Mutual Aid
Sapiens
Introduction to genetic analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Evolution's bite?
This edition of Evolution's bite has approximately 236 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Evolution's bite?
For most readers, Evolution's bite typically takes between 4h 55m and 3h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,000 words
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What is the word count of Evolution's bite?
The estimated word count for Evolution's bite is approximately 59,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Evolution's bite?
Evolution's bite was written by Peter S. Ungar.
When was Evolution's bite published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.