The Origin of Humankind (Science Masters)

Leakey, Richard E.

ISBN 10: 0297815032 / ISBN 13: 9780297815037

Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Origin of Humankind (Science Masters)
• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0297815032
• ISBN 13: 9780297815037
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Acceptable
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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The Origin of Humankind is Richard Leakey's final statement on human evolution. Deriving its power from the author's unquestioned authority in the field of paleontology, and enriched by his new interest in wildlife, this book answers the question: What made humans human? Leakey argues that when one of our hominid ancestors acquired the ability to walk upright (called "bipedalism"), the evolution of modern humans became possible, perhaps even inevitable. All other human evolutionary refinements and distinctions can be seen as related to this one dramatic step. In fascinating sections on how and why modern humans developed a social organization, culture, and personal behavior, Leakey enhances our understanding of the nature and evolutionary role of art, language, and human consciousness.