Evolutionary Biology of Aging by Rose
This provocative book on the ageing process examines one of the unsolved problems of biology: why do we grow old? The author answers this question by proposing an evolutionary theory for senescence, suggesting that the force of natural selection declines proportionally with age after the onset of reproduction. He elaborates with evidence from cell biology, physiology, and gerontology. The strength of the book lies in the author's unique ability to synthesize the vast literature of this field into a stimulating and accessible volume.
Reviews from the hardback edition:..Fills a long empty space on the evolutionary biological bookshelf Times Higher Education Supplement A welcome addition to the bookshelf... Nature
Michael R. Rose is Professor of Evolutionary Biology at the University of California at Irvine and is Director of the University of California Intercampus Research Program on Experimental Evolution.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195095302 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195095308 |
| Title | Evolutionary Biology of Aging |
| Author | Rose |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 1995-01-05 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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