Java Man : How Two Geologists' Dramatic Discoveries Changed Our Understanding of the Evolutionary Path to Modern Humans

Lewin, Roger; Curtis, Garniss H.; Swisher, Carl

ISBN 10: 0684800004 / ISBN 13: 9780684800004

Published by Scribner (edition First Edition), 2000

About this Item

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Java Man : How Two Geologists' Dramatic Discoveries Changed Our Understanding of the Evolutionary Path to Modern Humans
• Publisher: Scribner (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0684800004
• ISBN 13: 9780684800004
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

Two geologists provide a jaunty account of their controversial discoveries on the island of Java: that human ancestors left Africa and migrated east almost two million years ago, much earlier than most anthropologists had believed; and that Homo erectus might have survived until as late as 27,000 years ago, which would mean it coexisted with Homo sapiens rather than being an evolutionary precursor. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

Carl C. Swisher III is a paleontologist and geochronologist at the Berkeley Geochronology Group.