Paul Pettitt
Homo Sapiens Rediscovered: The Scientific Revolution Rewriting Our Origins
Homo Sapiens Rediscovered: The Scientific Revolution Rewriting Our Origins
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Discoveries and technological advancements in paleoarchaeology have revolutionized our understanding of human evolution, particularly through genetics. Paul Pettitt's book explores how our ancestors adapted to changing climates, leading to innovations in art, technology, and society. He focuses on behavior, using archaeological evidence to provide an intimate perspective on lives in the distant past.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
An esteemed palaeoarchaeologist unveils the profound impact of groundbreaking discoveries and technological advancements on our understanding of human evolution.
Who are we as individuals? How do scientists delineate the boundaries of Homo sapiens and differentiate our species from the extinct hominins that preceded us? This enlightening book delves into the latest scientific breakthroughs, particularly in genetics, revolutionizing our comprehension of human evolution. Paul Pettitt unveils the extraordinary tale of how our ancestors weathered harsh and ever-changing climates, fostering remarkable innovations in art, technology, and society that are only now beginning to be fully understood.
Drawing on a wealth of twenty-five years of field experience, Paul Pettitt immerses readers in the caves and rock shelters that provide evidence of our African origins, dispersals to the far-flung regions of Eurasia, Australasia, and ultimately the Americas. While popular accounts of human evolution often focus on biomolecular research, particularly genetics, this book also draws from a rich tapestry of information derived from specific excavations and artifacts, including the author's own investigations into the origins of art and its evolution over the first 25,000 years. With a particular emphasis on behavior, the book employs archaeological evidence to offer an intimate glimpse into the lives of our distant ancestors.
Weight: 674g
Dimension: 164 x 243 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500252635
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