Could extinct species, like mammoths and passenger pigeons, be brought back to life?
In How to Clone a Mammoth, Beth Shapiro, an evolutionary biologist and pioneer in ancient DNA research, addresses this intriguing question by walking readers through the astonishing and controversial process of de-extinction. From deciding which species should be restored to anticipating how revived populations might be overseen in the wild, Shapiro vividly explores the extraordinary cutting-edge science that is being used to resurrect the past.
Considering de-extinction's practical benefits and ethical challenges, Shapiro argues that the overarching goal should be the revitalisation and stabilisation of contemporary ecosystems. Looking at the very real and compelling science behind an idea once seen as science fiction, How to Clone a Mammoth demonstrates how de-extinction will redefine conservation's future.
'A thrilling tour of the science that might - might - recreate lost worlds from the not-too-distant past...Sharp, witty, and impeccably-argued.' - Brian Switek, National Geographic
'At once an account of the state of the technology, a sketch of how to proceed, a barrage of as-yet unanswerable questions and a manifesto.' - Olivia Judson, Financial Times
'A fascinating book.' - Carl Zimmer, Wall Street Journal
'An entertaining and deeply informative read.' - A. Rus Hoelzel, Science
'An engaging, rigorous, and deeply thoughtful book.' - Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction
Could extinct species, like mammoths and passenger pigeons, be brought back to life?
In How to Clone a Mammoth, Beth Shapiro, an evolutionary biologist and pioneer in ancient DNA research, addresses this intriguing question by walking readers through the astonishing and controversial process of de-extinction. From deciding which species should be restored to anticipating how revived populations might be overseen in the wild, Shapiro vividly explores the extraordinary cutting-edge science that is being used to resurrect the past.
Considering de-extinction's practical benefits and ethical challenges, Shapiro argues that the overarching goal should be the revitalisation and stabilisation of contemporary ecosystems. Looking at the very real and compelling science behind an idea once seen as science fiction, How to Clone a Mammoth demonstrates how de-extinction will redefine conservation's future.
'A thrilling tour of the science that might - might - recreate lost worlds from the not-too-distant past...Sharp, witty, and impeccably-argued.' - Brian Switek, National Geographic
'At once an account of the state of the technology, a sketch of how to proceed, a barrage of as-yet unanswerable questions and a manifesto.' - Olivia Judson, Financial Times
'A fascinating book.' - Carl Zimmer, Wall Street Journal
'An entertaining and deeply informative read.' - A. Rus Hoelzel, Science
'An engaging, rigorous, and deeply thoughtful book.' - Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction
Introducing an off-beat guide to maths from award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay. Maths is all around you...if you look closely enough! From computer games to bridges, shopping malls...
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