The Speciation of Modern Homo Sapiens |
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| Editor:
| Crow, Tim J. |
| Series title: | Proceedings of the British Academy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-726311-2 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2004 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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This is the first volume to address directly the question of the speciation of modern Homo sapiens. The subject raises profound questions about the nature of the species, our defining characteristic (it is suggested it is language), and the brain changes and their genetic basis that make us distinct. The British Academy and the Academy of Medical Sciences have brought together experts from palaeontology, archaeology, linguistics, psychology, genetics and evolutionary theory to present...
More DescriptionThis is the first volume to address directly the question of the speciation of modern Homo sapiens. The subject raises profound questions about the nature of the species, our defining characteristic (it is suggested it is language), and the brain changes and their genetic basis that make us distinct. The British Academy and the Academy of Medical Sciences have brought together experts from palaeontology, archaeology, linguistics, psychology, genetics and evolutionary theory to present evidence and theories at the cutting edge of our understanding of these issues. These essays will be vital reading for anyone interested in the nature and origins of the species, and specifically human abilities.