The origin of humankind:

This book answers the question: What made humans human? Leakey argues that when one of our hominid ancestors acquired the ability to walk upright (called "bipedalism"), the evolution of modern humans became possible, perhaps even inevitable

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Main Author: Leakey, Richard E. 1944-2022 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York BasicBooks 1994
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Summary:This book answers the question: What made humans human? Leakey argues that when one of our hominid ancestors acquired the ability to walk upright (called "bipedalism"), the evolution of modern humans became possible, perhaps even inevitable
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-164) and index
The first humans -- A crowded family -- A different kind of human -- Man the noble hunter? -- The origin of modern humans -- The language of art -- The art of language -- The origin of mind
Physical Description:xvi, 171 pages illustrations, maps 25 cm
ISBN:0465031358
9780465031351
0465053130
9780465053131

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