Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
by Yuval Noah Harari
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- ISBN 10
- 0062316117
- ISBN 13
- 9780062316110
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One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one — homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?
Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.
Synopsis
What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens? This bestselling history challenges everything we know about being human. Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it: us. In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we’re going.
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- The Vespiary Book Restoration & Bindery (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- SQ2480259
- Title
- Sapiens
- Author
- Yuval Noah Harari
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0062316117
- ISBN 13
- 9780062316110
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Keywords
- evolution, anthropology
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science/Nature Writing;