Man and His Ancestor: A Study in Evolution (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Morris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267607407 ISBN 13: 9780267607402

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Man and His Ancestor: A Study in Evolution offers a clear, engaging look at how humans began and why our tools matter.

It presents the story of our origins in a way that connects everyday life to deep questions about life and mind.

This accessible edition traces the journey from early animal behavior to the first signs of manufacture, showing how making and using tools set humans apart. It highlights stages of progress, the shift from using objects as they come to shaping them, and what those changes tell us about the rise of culture and thinking.

• How early humans used simple weapons and adapted tools for hunting and daily life
• How the idea of shaping objects marks a turning point from animal to human manufacture
• The long path from chipped stones to polished implements and early metal use
• How evidence from artifacts informs our understanding of human origins and evolution

Ideal for readers curious about science, history, and the origins of technology and humanity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267607407
• ISBN 13: 9780267607402
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256