LewisWilliams, David
Inside the Neolithic Mind
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500294413
- author:
- LewisWilliams, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 centimetres (0.28 kg
- Genre:
- History, Civilization, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Inside the Neolithic Mind: Consciousness, Cosmos and the Realm of the Gods is a thought-provoking exploration of how brain structure and cultural context interacted in one of human history's most significant periods. The authors examine the intricate web of belief, myth, and society that emerged around 10,000 years ago, when agriculture became a way of life and the modern fractious society began to take shape. They focus on two contrasting times and places: the beginnings in the Near East and Western Europe, arguing that neurological patterns hardwired into the brain help explain the nature of art, religion, and society produced by Neolithic people. By proposing provocative new theories about religious motivation in ancient times, Lewis-Williams and Pearce create a fascinating bridge to the mysterious thought-lives of the past, revealing the essence of a momentous period in human history.
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