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50 Great Myths of Human Evolution
- Author
- John H. Relethford
- Narrator
- Steven Menasche
- Publisher
- Ascent Audio
- Publish Date
- 1 August 2017
- Run Time
- 14 hours 11 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Examines intriguing—yet widely misunderstood—topics, from general ideas about evolution and human origins to the evolution of modern humans and recent trends in the field
Describes what fossils, archaeology, and genetics can tell us about human origins
Demonstrates the ways in which science adapts and changes over time to incorporate new evidence and better explanations
Includes myths such as “Humans lived at the same time as dinosaurs;” “Lucy was so small because she was a child;” “Our ancestors have always made fire;” and “There is a strong relationship between brain size and intelligence”
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Details
- Author
- John H. Relethford
- Narrator
- Steven Menasche
- Duration
- 14 hours 11 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 August 2017
- ISBN
- 9781469007397
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ascent Audio
- Genre
- Social and cultural anthropology, Evolution
Synopsis
50 Great Myths of Human Evolution uses common misconceptions to explore basic theory and research in human evolution and strengthen critical thinking skills for lay readers, listeners and students.Examines intriguing—yet widely misunderstood—topics, from general ideas about evolution and human origins to the evolution of modern humans and recent trends in the fieldDescribes what fossils, archaeology, and genetics can tell us about human originsDemonstrates the ways in which science adapts and changes over time to incorporate new evidence and better explanationsIncludes myths such as “Humans lived at the same time as dinosaurs;” “Lucy was so small because she was a child;” “Our ancestors have always made fire;” and “There is a strong relationship between brain size and intelligence”
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