Sagan, Carl

The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence

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ISBN 13:: 9780345346292
author:: Sagan, Carl
format:: Mass Market Paperback
publisher:: Ballantine Books Inc.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1992
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 10.67 x 2.03 x 17.53 centimetres
Genre:: Evolution
Condition:: New
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Dr. Carl Sagan's "Dragons of Eden" is a fascinating exploration of the evolution of human intelligence, tracing the history of the human brain from the Big Bang to the present day.

Through his vivid and insightful writing, Sagan delves into a range of topics, including the origins of human pain, the purpose of sleep and dreaming, and the definition of death, as well as more speculative ideas about the possibility of intelligent life on other planets.

This thought-provoking book offers a unique reading adventure, weaving together science, nature, and the human experience to create a compelling narrative that will appeal to anyone interested in the mysteries of the human mind.

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