Gamble, Clive

Thinking Big

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ISBN 13:
9780500293829
author:
Gamble, Clive
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Thames & Hudson
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
19.56 x 12.7 x 2.03 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.05

Description

Thinking Big: How the Evolution of Social Life Shaped the Human Mind By Clive Gamble, John Gowlett and Robin Dunbar The human brain has undergone significant changes over time, driven by our need to live in larger social groups. This groundbreaking book proposes that the ability to "think big" - living in effective social groups - was a key factor in the enlargement of the human brain and the development of the human mind. According to evolutionary psychologists, the size of our social groups is closely tied to the size of our brains. The authors present evidence from archaeology and fossil records that supports this idea, including the fact that modern humans live in groups of around 150 people, known as "Dunbar's number". This number is significantly larger than those of apes and early human ancestors. By exploring the evolution of social life and its impact on our brains, this book offers a fresh perspective on the development of the human mind.

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