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The Brighter Side of Human NatureThe Brighter Side of Human Nature

The Brighter Side of Human Nature1990

T. R. Birkhead, Tim Birkhead, Alfie Kohn

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Chronicles how a green bird discovered by Spanish explorers was bred to have yellow feathers, and how amateur scientists Duncker and Reich started genetic engineering on the way to producing a red canary.

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First published
1990
OL Work ID
OL1908433W

Subjects

AltruismEmpathyEmpathieAltruismeColor canariesGenetic engineeringHistoryEinfühlungAlltagAltruismusCanariesGeneticsGenetic Hybridization

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