How to Clone a Mammoth: The Science of De-Extinction: 107 (Princeton Science Library) - Softcover

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Shapiro, Beth

 
9780691209005: How to Clone a Mammoth: The Science of De-Extinction: 107 (Princeton Science Library)
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ISBN 10: 0691209006 ISBN 13: 9780691209005
Publisher: Princeton University Press, 2020

Synopsis

An insider's view on bringing extinct species back to life

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 revitalization and stabilization 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.

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About the Author

Beth Shapiro is professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She received a MacArthur Award in 2009. Twitter @bonesandbugs.

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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0691209006
ISBN 13 
9780691209005
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
256

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