The ascent of mind
Subtitle: Ice Age climates and the evolution of intelligence
By: William H. Calvin.
Publisher: Bantam Books
Published: 1991
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 302
Subjects: Human evolution.; Brain -- Evolution.; Consciousness.
Description: Calvin journeys around the world to show how drastic and frequent climatic changes affected our ancient ancestors in dramatic, life- altering ways--that in matching wits with the undependable prehistoric climate, early humans first developed the capacities for society, culture, and ethics.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index (p. 250-281).