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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

By Carl Sagan

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors Medicine

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • "Exciting and provocative . . . A tour de force of a book that begs to be seen as well as to be read."-The Washington Post Book World World renowned scientist Carl Sagan and acclaimed author Ann Druyan have written a Roots for the human species, a lucid and riveting account of how humans got to be the way we are. Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a thrilling saga that starts with the origin of the Earth. It shows with humor and drama that many of our key traits-self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics-are rooted in the deep past, and illuminated by our kinship with other animals. Sagan and Druyan conduct a breathtaking journey through space and time, zeroing in on critical turning points in evolutionary history, and tracing the origins of sex, altruism, violence, rape, and dominance. Their book culminates in a stunningly original examination of the connection between primate and human traits. Astonishing in its scope, brilliant in its insights, and an absolutely compelling read, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a triumph of popular science.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
528
Release Date:
1993-09-07
Publication Date:
1993-09-07
Publisher:
Random House Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0345384725
ISBN13:
9780345384720
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
520 g
Height:
230 cm
Width:
154 cm
Thickness:
24 cm
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