“Exciting… Extremely entertaining, it combines deep knowledge with humor… [Schutt] is a true teacher who uses metaphors in a unique way.”
Bill Schutt, an anthropologist at the American Museum of Natural History, explores, with vibrant writing and scientific authority, the heart of many species, from fish and bats to humans, creating a captivating narrative of evolution and scientific progress. Together, we embark on a journey to uncover the origins of the circulatory system, pass through the microscopic pumps of worms, and end up at the giant heart of the blue whale.
We learn about the beliefs of the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, who thought that the heart was the seat of the soul, reaching up to our days where scientists use animal hearts for innovative therapies.
The Heart combines an evolutionary perspective with cultural history, offering us a completely new view of this mysterious organ.
