Bibliograph

The next species, the future of evolution in the aftermath of man, Michael Tennesen

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The next species, the future of evolution in the aftermath of man, Michael Tennesen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-311) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The next species

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

883148181

Responsibility statement

Michael Tennesen

Sub title

the future of evolution in the aftermath of man

Summary

Delving into the history of the planet and based on reports and interviews with scientists, a science writer--traveling to rain forests, canyons, craters, and caves all over the world to explore the potential winners and losers of the next era of evolution--describes what life on earth could look like after the next mass extinction

Table Of Contents

The geologic time scale -- We have no idea what we're in for -- Visit to the past. A mass extinction : the crime scene ; Original synergy ; The ground below the theories ; Evolving our way toward another species -- Warning : danger ahead. Warning sign I : the soil ; Warning sign II : our bodies ; Warning sign III : squid anad sperm whales -- No-man's-land. The end ; The long renewal ; Troubled seas : the future of the oceans ; Predators will scramble -- Now what? The decline and return of megafauna ; Invaders top Mars? ; Is human evolution dead? ; Beyond homo sapiens

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