From Lucy to Language - Softcover

Blake, Edgar; Johanson, Donald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841880388 ISBN 13: 9781841880389

Publisher: W&N, 2001

Synopsis

From Lucy to Language provides an accessible and up-to-date presentation of the evidence for human evolution: the fossils, artifacts and artwork that paleoanthropologists and archaeologists have discovered and debated during the past century and a half. Produced by a collaboration of scientific, photographic and journalistic talent, this visually stunning and intellectually satisfying volume is valued by professional and armchair anthropologists alike. From Lucy to Language showcases the specimens behind the science of paleoanthropology. The 200 colour illustrations, including many reproduced at actual size, feature the most significant early human skulls and other original fossils and artifacts.

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Review:

'A superb example of popular science writing' Mail on Sunday 'Rarely does one encounter a book that is readable, informative and beautifully illustrated... a precious discovery' New Scientist

Book Description:

An informative and accessible guide to human evolution.

About this edition

• Publisher: W&N
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1841880388
• ISBN 13: 9781841880389
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272