Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Human

Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Human

by RobertWinston (Author)

Synopsis

This is the definitive visual guide to every aspect of human nature. Join Robert Winston on this award-winning journey to discover every aspect of human existence from the origins of Homosapiens to the intricate workings of our minds and bodies. This title explores the immense diversity of human life and culture from profiles of more than 300 people from around the world and discover what it really means to be human and how we actually differ from apes. Created by a team of experts led by acclaimed author, broadcaster and world leader in human fertility research, Robert Winston. This is a new compact edition of Human.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 512
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Published: 01 Jul 2008

ISBN 10: 1405332697
ISBN 13: 9781405332699

Media Reviews
'Remarkable ... illustrates and explains Life, the Universe and Everything.' Daily Mail 'Spectacularly comprehensive' Sunday Telegraph 'A feast for the eyes' Sainsbury's Magazine
Author Bio
A household name thanks to popular TV series that include The Human Body, which one three baftas, Superhuman, Walking with Cavemen, and The Human Mind, Lord Winston's pioneering work in the field of human fertility helped thousands of childless couples have miracle babies and earned him an outstanding international reputation. A winner of the Royal Society's prestigious Michael Faraday Gold Award, he was made a life peer in 1995. He is Consultant in Reproductive Medicine at Hammersmith Hospital and Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College, London.