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Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World

By: Richard C. Francis

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Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World

By: Richard C. Francis

Without domestication, civilization as we know it would not exist. Since that fateful day when the first wolf decided to stay close to human hunters, humans and their various animal companions have thrived far beyond nearly all wild species on earth. Tameness is the key trait in the domestication of cats, dogs, horses, cows, and other mammals, from rats to reindeer. Surprisingly, with selection for tameness comes a suite of seemingly unrelated alterations, including floppy ears, skeletal and coloration changes, and sex differences. It’s a package deal known as the domestication syndrome, elements of which are also found in humans. Our highly social nature—one of the keys to our evolutionary success—is due to our own tameness. In Domesticated, Richard C. Francis weaves history and anthropology with cutting-edge ideas in genomics and evo devo to tell the story of how we domesticated the world, and ourselves in the process.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393246515

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9780393246513

Why Men Won't Ask for Directions

The Seductions of Sociobiology

By: Richard C. Francis

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Why Men Won't Ask for Directions

The Seductions of Sociobiology

By: Richard C. Francis

Much of the evolutionary biology that has grabbed headlines in recent years has sprung from the efforts of sociobiologists and evolutionary psychologists to explain sexual features and behavior--even differences between how men and women think--as evolutionary adaptations. They have looked to the forces of natural selection to explain everything from the mimicry of male mockingbirds to female orgasms among humans. In this controversial book, Richard Francis argues that the utility of this approach is greatly exaggerated. He proposes instead a powerful alternative rooted in the latest findings in evolutionary biology as well as research on the workings of our brains, genes, and hormones. Exploring various sexual phenomena, Francis exposes fundamental defects in sociobiology and evolutionary psychology, which he traces to their misguided emphasis on "why" questions at the expense of "how" questions. Francis contends that this preoccupation with "why" questions (such as, "Why won't men ask for directions"?) results in a paranoiac mindset and distorted evolutionary explanations. His alternative framework entails a broader conception of what constitutes an evolutionary explanation, one in which both evolutionary history, as embodied in the tree of life, and developmental processes are brought to the foreground. This alternative framework is also better grounded in basic biology. Deeply learned, consistently persuasive, and always engaging, this book is a welcome antidote to simplistic sociobiological exegeses of animal and human behavior.

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Princeton University Press

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140085069X

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9781400850693

Epigenetics: How Environment Shapes Our Genes

By: Richard C. Francis

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Epigenetics: How Environment Shapes Our Genes

By: Richard C. Francis

Goodbye, genetic blueprint. . . . The first book for general readers on the game-changing field of epigenetics. The burgeoning new science of epigenetics offers a cornucopia of insights—some comforting, some frightening. For example, the male fetus may be especially vulnerable to certain common chemicals in our environment, in ways that damage not only his own sperm but also the sperm of his sons. And it’s epigenetics that causes identical twins to vary widely in their susceptibility to dementia and cancer. But here’s the good news: unlike mutations, epigenetic effects are reversible. Indeed, epigenetic engineering is the future of medicine.

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271

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393080323

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9780393080322

The Unity of Truth

Solving the Paradox of Science and Religion

By: Allen A. Sweet,Fritz Jaensch,C. Francis Sweet

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The Unity of Truth

Solving the Paradox of Science and Religion

By: Allen A. Sweet,Fritz Jaensch,C. Francis Sweet

Many of the seven billion people who live on the earth look to either science or religion as the ultimate source of authority in their lives. But why must there be a conflict between the two? Why cant science and religion support each other? The Unity of Truth shows why and how it makes perfect sense for science and religion to be mutually supportive. Beginning with the accepted truths of modern science and the beliefs of traditional Christianity, authors Allen A. Sweet, C. Frances Sweet, and Fritz Jaensch use their diverse expertise to deliver a deeper level of understanding of the ways in which science and religion can coexist. Relying on a thorough knowledge of physics, theology, and mathematics, this study addresses the paradox of how God communicates with our material world without violating any of the laws of science. Individual chapters discuss some of the most popular quandaries associated with combining science and religion. In addition, it considers the beginning and end of our universe, the evolution of life, and the meaning of human emotions from the scientific and theological perspectives, thus pushing understanding to a higher plateau of wisdom. Rational and devoid of rhetoric, The Unity of Truth seeks to help resolve the ongoing battle between religion and science, delivering a thoughtful narrative designed to open minds and hearts.

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254

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iUniverse

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1475930585

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9781475930580

The Survivors

A study of homeless young newcomers to London and the responses made to them

By: D. Brandon,K. Wells,C. Francis,E. Ramsay

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The Survivors

A study of homeless young newcomers to London and the responses made to them

By: D. Brandon,K. Wells,C. Francis,E. Ramsay

First published in 1980, The Survivors is a detailed and original study of the experiences of homeless young people in central London. The book is based on in-depth interviews with 107 ‘newcomers’, who were selected at two nightshelters and a government reception centre. Their views and experiences are recorded, their backgrounds described and their reasons for coming to London examined. We learn how they coped with the interventions of both those who want to hinder and those who want to help, and how in general they survived – and sometimes even enjoyed themselves – in an extreme environment. The authors also examine the ways in which the various helping agencies view the ‘problem’. They claim that the agencies tend to present a pessimistic picture – one that understates the resilience and resourcefulness of these young people, dismisses their spirit of their adventure, and concentrates almost exclusively on the dangers, difficulties and hardships. This book will be of interest to students of sociology, urban studies, public policy and economics.

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137

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Taylor & Francis

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1000872963

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9781000872965

Logging Railroads of the White Mountains

By: C. Francis Belcher

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Logging Railroads of the White Mountains

By: C. Francis Belcher

Describes the history of seventeen rail lines used for logging in northern New England from the turn of the 20th century.

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0910146322

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9780910146326

A Son of Destiny; The Story of Andrew Jackson

By: Mary C. Francis

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A Son of Destiny; The Story of Andrew Jackson

By: Mary C. Francis

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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470

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Wentworth Press

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1010196898

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9781010196891

Book's by C. Francis

Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World

Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World

Why Men Won't Ask for Directions

Why Men Won't Ask for Directions

Epigenetics: How Environment Shapes Our Genes

Epigenetics: How Environment Shapes Our Genes

The Unity of Truth

The Unity of Truth

The Survivors

The Survivors

Logging Railroads of the White Mountains

Logging Railroads of the White Mountains

A Son of Destiny; The Story of Andrew Jackson

A Son of Destiny; The Story of Andrew Jackson

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