The human body has some surprising stories to tell about the nature of our species, planet and universe, reveals The Universe Within by polymath Neil Shubin
POLYMATHS are a dying breed. We have amassed so much information since the Enlightenment that it is difficult to make a mark by generalising: specialism is king.
In The Universe Within, evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin shares the findings of some of the great scientific specialists – as well as those of a few unsung heroes. But he also explains how a generalist’s appreciation of their work is still possible, simply by looking…
