Life at the Extremes: The Science of Survival
- ISBN-10
- ISBN-13
- 9790520234207
- Series
- Life at the Extremes
- Category
- Adaptation (Physiology)
- Pages
- 326
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Author
- Frances M. Ashcroft
Description
The challenge of scaling the highest mountain, exploring the deepest ocean, crossing the hottest desert, or swimming in near-freezing water is irresistible to many people. Here is an exploration of what happens to our bodies in these seemingly uninhabitable environments. Author Ashcroft weaves stories of extraordinary feats of endurance with historical material and the latest scientific findings as she investigates the limits of human survival and the remarkable adaptations that enable us to withstand extreme conditions.--From publisher description.
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