Origin of Humankind

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Origin of Humankind

The study of human origins can never stand still,

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By Richard Leakey (au)
Year: 1994
Pages: 219
Binding Paperback
ISBN 1-85799-334-9

Product Code: 1422354202

Description

The study of human origins can never stand still, as new fossils are constantly being discovered & theories of the ‘ancestral tree’ are being rejigged to accommodate the newcomers. Leakey has been one of the most prolific discoverers of human fossils & is ideally placed to describe the complexities of human evolution. Leakey has always been interested in far more than the mere physical features presented by fossils, & here he is particularly concerned with non-tangible human attributes, such as art, language & consciousness itself. He gives a fair assessment of all sides of a breathtaking range of questions. This book has been praised as ‘An outstanding account’ & ‘An elegant summary of what is currently known about human evolution’. Illustrations.

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