Aging is a Group-Selected Adaptation: Theory, Evidence, and Medical Implications

Author:   Joshua Mitteldorf
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN:  

9781498715287


Pages:   243
Publication Date:   20 October 2016
Format:   Hardback
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Although books exist on the evolution of aging, this is the first book written from the perspective of again as an adaptive program. It offers an insight into the implications of research on aging genetics, The author proposes the Demographic Theory of Senescence, whereby aging has been affirmatively selected because it levels the death rate over time helping stabilize population dynamics and prevent extinctions.

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Author:   Joshua Mitteldorf
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.589kg
ISBN:  

9781498715287


ISBN 10:   1498715281
Pages:   243
Publication Date:   20 October 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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