Lynne A. Isbell

The Fruit, the Tree, and the Serpent: Why We See So Well

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ISBN 13:
9780674061965
author:
Lynne A. Isbell
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
6.10 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 0.60 (d)
Genre:
Basic Sciences, Psychological Self-Help, Animals - General, Nature, Biology & Life Sciences, Personal Growth, Archaeology, Theories of Science, Biology & Life Sciences, Physical Anthropology, Clinical Medicine
Condition:
New
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£21.74

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The Fruit, the Tree, and the Serpent: Why We See So Well by Lynne A. Isbell Snakes have long been a figure of fascination in human culture, appearing in myths, religions, and folklore across the globe. But why do we see snakes as such a significant part of our collective imagination, despite having little direct experience with them? This book offers a surprising answer: it suggests that snakes played a crucial role in primate evolution, influencing the development of superior vision and large brains. Isbell argues that predation pressure from snakes drove the evolution of these traits, which in turn had a profound impact on human behavior. One key area where snakes may have left their mark is in our ability to point, a social activity that relies on fast and accurate localization. By reducing deadly snake bites among early hominins, pointing may have become a critical tool for survival - and potentially even a precursor to the evolution of language. By exploring the complex relationship between humans and snakes, Isbell sheds new light on the origins of our species' unique characteristics. This thought-provoking book is a fascinating exploration of how one creature's presence can shape the course of human history.

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