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Evolutionary Biology of Aging (Paperback, New Ed)
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Evolutionary Biology of Aging (Paperback, New Ed)
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This unique book looks at the biology of aging from a fundamentally
new perspective, one based on evolutionary theory rather than
traditional concepts which emphasize molecular and cellular
processes. The basis for this approach lies in the fact that
natural selection, as a powerful determining force, tends to
decline in importance with age. Many of the characteristics we
associate with aging, the author argues, are more the result of
this decline than any mechanical imperative contained within
organic structures. This theory in turn yields the most fruitful
avenues for seeking answers to the problem of aging, and should be
recognized as the intellectual core of gerontology and the
foundation for future research. The author ably surveys the vast
literature on aging, presenting mathematical, experimental, and
comparative findings to illustrate and support the central thesis.
The result is the first complete synthesis of this vital field.
Evolutionary biologists, gerontologists, and all those concerned
with the science of aging will find it a stimulating, strongly
argued account.
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