num_pages: 283
description: How did humans evolve? Why did Homo sapiens survive when others did not? Do Neanderthals deserve their reputation as hairy, unintelligent ape-men? Douglas Palmer, an acclaimed science writer and lecturer, examines one aspect of evolution that has been particularly difficult for some to humanity’s common ancestry with chimpanzees and other apes. Written for the general reader, and including the most up-to-date genetic research, this fascinating study explores the archeological finds and biological research that lead to the discovery of our own species. Palmer’s look at our link to a family tree of over 20 close relativesmany now extinctprovides intriguing insights and will change our perception of what it means to be human.
language: English
title: Seven Million Years: The Story of Human Evolution
titlecomplete: Seven Million Years: The Story of Human Evolution (Phoenix Press)
genres: History, Anthropology, Science, Biology, Archaeology, Nonfiction, Evolution
ratings_count: 55
publisher: Phoenix