Tattersall, Ian
Understanding Human Evolution (Understanding Life)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781009101998
- author:
- Tattersall, Ian
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 12.8 x 1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Understanding Human Evolution by Ian Tattersall presents a modern view of human evolution in an accessible and engaging way. This compact book separates the history of palaeoanthropology from current interpretation of the human fossil record, dispelling numerous misconceptions along the way. It offers a coherent scenario for how Homo sapiens crossed a formidable cognitive barrier to become an extraordinary thinking creature. Elegantly illustrated, the book is suitable for anyone interested in the complex story of human evolution. By exploring the evolutionary process and the technologies used to unravel the past, Understanding Human Evolution provides a fresh perspective on our species' origins.