About the book
The paleontologist and professor of anatomy who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the “fish with hands,” tells a “compelling scientific adventure story that will change forever how you understand what it means to be human” (Oliver Sacks).
By examining fossils and DNA, he shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish, and major parts of our genomes look and function like those of worms and bacteria. Your Inner Fish makes us look at ourselves and our world in an illuminating new light. This is science writing at its finest—enlightening, accessible and told with irresistible enthusiasm.
Editions of Your Inner Fish
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375424472
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307277459
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307377166
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739366295
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415948699
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781415948682
Read an Excerpt
The paleontologist and professor of anatomy who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the “fish with hands,” tells a “compelling scientific adventure story that will change forever how you understand what it means to be human” (Oliver Sacks).
By examining fossils and DNA, he shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish, and major parts of our genomes look and function like those of worms and bacteria. Your Inner Fish makes us look at ourselves and our world in an illuminating new light. This is science writing at its finest—enlightening, accessible and told with irresistible enthusiasm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Your Inner Fish about?
The paleontologist and professor of anatomy who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the “fish with hands,” tells a “compelling scientific adventure story that will change forever how you understand what it means to be human” (Oliver Sacks).
By examining fossils and DNA, he shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish, and major parts of our genomes look and function like those of worms and bacteria. Your Inner Fish makes us look at ourselves and our world in an illuminating new light. This is science writing at its finest—enlightening, accessible and told with irresistible enthusiasm.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Your Inner Fish?
Mathematics and Science > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution / Evolutionary biology
Where can I read a sample of Your Inner Fish?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375424472
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Your Inner Fish?
Neil Shubin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Your Inner Fish is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375424472) and paperback(ISBN 9780307277459) and ebook(ISBN 9780307377166) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739366295) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415948699) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781415948682)
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