: He argues that tameness is not just a behavior but is rooted in genetics, specifically affecting developmental processes that make animals more cooperative and less aggressive.
: Analysis of less traditional domesticated animals, including camels, reindeer, and laboratory rats.
is the Spanish edition of Richard C. Francis's acclaimed science book, originally titled Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World . In this work, neurobiologist Richard C. Francis explores the profound biological and evolutionary changes that have occurred in animals—and humans—through the process of domestication. Core Themes and Concepts
: Francis details how selecting for a single trait— tameness —unintentionally triggers a suite of physical changes. These include floppy ears, shorter snouts, smaller brains, and unique coat colors, a pattern seen across diverse species from dogs and cats to reindeer and camels.
: A central thesis of the book is that humans are also domesticated. Francis suggests our species underwent a "self-domestication" process, where selection for high sociality and cooperation allowed us to dominate the planet. Structure of the Book
: Examination of familiar farm animals like cows, pigs, sheep, and horses.
: He argues that tameness is not just a behavior but is rooted in genetics, specifically affecting developmental processes that make animals more cooperative and less aggressive.
: Analysis of less traditional domesticated animals, including camels, reindeer, and laboratory rats.
is the Spanish edition of Richard C. Francis's acclaimed science book, originally titled Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World . In this work, neurobiologist Richard C. Francis explores the profound biological and evolutionary changes that have occurred in animals—and humans—through the process of domestication. Core Themes and Concepts
: Francis details how selecting for a single trait— tameness —unintentionally triggers a suite of physical changes. These include floppy ears, shorter snouts, smaller brains, and unique coat colors, a pattern seen across diverse species from dogs and cats to reindeer and camels.
: A central thesis of the book is that humans are also domesticated. Francis suggests our species underwent a "self-domestication" process, where selection for high sociality and cooperation allowed us to dominate the planet. Structure of the Book
: Examination of familiar farm animals like cows, pigs, sheep, and horses.