Understanding Human Evolution

This book provides a modern perspective on human evolution, explaining the evolutionary process and the technologies used to unravel the past. It challenges misconceptions and presents a coherent scenario for how Homo sapiens became an extraordinary thinking creature.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 225 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Human life, and the very essence of our existence, stands as one of the most profound and intricate scientific and philosophical inquiries of our era. Within the confines of this concise and accessible volume, a contemporary perspective on human evolution is unveiled. Authored by a renowned expert, the text adeptly elucidates not only the intricate mechanisms of evolution but also the cutting-edge technologies employed to unravel the enigmatic tapestry of our evolutionary past and the emergence of Homo sapiens. By divorcing the history of palaeoanthropology from the current interpretation of the human fossil record, it dispels numerous misconceptions and reveals that human evolution has been a far more intricate and multifaceted journey than previously imagined. Moreover, it presents a cohesive narrative that outlines how Homo sapiens managed to surmount a formidable cognitive barrier, propelling us into the realm of extraordinary and unprecedented cognitive abilities. Beautifully illustrated, Understanding Human Evolution serves as a captivating testament to the intricate and convoluted tale of our origins, captivating the minds of all those who seek to unravel the mysteries of our past.

ISBN-13: 9781009101998