Promethean Fire: Reflections on the Origin of the Mind

Lumsden, Charles J., Wilson, Edward O.

ISBN 10: 0674714458 / ISBN 13: 9780674714458

Published by Harvard University Press, 1983

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Promethean Fire: Reflections on the Origin of the Mind
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0674714458
• ISBN 13: 9780674714458
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Powell, Whitney
• Condition: Acceptable
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Argues that a mutual change in genetics and culture brought about the development of human mental capacity

About the Author

Edward O. Wilson was Pellegrino University Professor, Emeritus, at Harvard University. In addition to two Pulitzer Prizes (one of which he shares with Bert Hölldobler), Wilson has won many scientific awards, including the National Medal of Science and the Crafoord Prize of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.