On Comparative Longevity in Man and the Lower Animals
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This book is a prize-winning essay on the comparative longevity of different species of lower animals and the longevity of man in different states of civilization. The author, E. Ray Lankester, begins by discussing the different factors that influence lifespan, including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. He then examines the longevity of different species of animals, from insects to mammals. Finally, he discusses the longevity of man in different states of civilization, from hunter-gatherer societies to modern industrialized societies. Lankester concludes by arguing that the longevity of man is not simply a matter of biology, but also a matter of culture and society.Book Details
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