Wrangham, Richard
Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846682865
- author:
- Wrangham, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Science: general issues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Cooking has been at the heart of human evolution for millions of years. In "Catching Fire", Richard Wrangham presents a groundbreaking theory: that cooking, rather than fire itself, was the key to our species' success.
Wrangham argues that the habit of eating cooked food led to significant changes in the human body and society. As we transitioned from a raw-food diet to one that included cooked meals, our digestive tracts shrunk, allowing for greater energy efficiency. This, in turn, enabled our brains to grow larger, paving the way for complex social structures and the division of labor between men and women.
Through a fascinating exploration of human history and biology, Wrangham reveals how cooking has shaped our world and ourselves. "Catching Fire" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges our understanding of what it means to be human.
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