This edited book offers new perspectives on a problem that was once considered futuristic but has now become a daunting reality. The book takes a unique approach by considering the evolution of humans as both a biological and societal process, two intertwined aspects that cannot be separated. It will be of interest to a general audience, policymakers, as well as researchers and graduate students specializing in various branches of biology, medicine, sociology and philosophy.

Konstantin Sharov is a Russian chemist, sociologist, political science researcher, lay theologian, composer, and poet. His main interest is evolution of the Universe of any types. He published a number of books on history (Francs history of Charles the Great times), gender studies, sociology, musicology, and history of science (Isaac Newton’s religious views). He is now occupying the position of Senior Scientist of Koltzov Institute of Developmental Biology of Russian Academy of Sciences.