9780241281116 - Transcendence: How Humans Evolved Through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time by Vince, Gaia (12 results)
Language: English
Published by Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2019
- Softcover
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United KingdomWorldofBooks
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2019'A wondrous, visionary work' Tim Flannery, scientist and author of the bestselling The Weather MakersFrom the prize-winning author of Adventures in the Anthropocene, the astonishing story of how culture enabled us to become the most successful species on EarthHumans are t…he most successful species on Earth; a planet-altering force of nature. Meanwhile, our closest living relatives, the now-endangered chimpanzees, continue to live as they have for millions of years. Yet we evolved through the same process. What are we then? And now we have remade the world, what are we becoming?Setting out to answer this question, Gaia Vince retells our evolution story. Unlike any other species on earth we determine the course of our own destiny, something that she argues rests on a special relationship between our genes, environment and culture going back into deep time. It is our collective culture, rather than our individual intelligence, that makes humans unique. Vince shows how our four evolutionary drivers - Fire, Language, Beauty and Time - are further transforming our species into a superorganism: a hyper-cooperative mass of humanity that she calls Homo omnis, or 'Homni'. Drawing on cutting-edge advances in population genetics, archaeology, palaeontology and neuroscience, Transcendence compels us to reimagine ourselves, showing us to be on the brink of something grander - and potentially more destructive.To think of humans as a smarter sort of chimp with cool tools is to miss what is truly extraordinary about us. Look around you: we are the intelligent designers of all you see - including ourselves. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
- Softcover
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Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
- Hardcover
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been… well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
- Hardcover
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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
- Hardcover
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Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
- Hardcover
Seller: Coas Books, Las Cruces, NM, U.S.A.Coas Books
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Condition: good. Hardcover.
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Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 24366520. 1775480195. 4/6/2026 12:56:35 PM.
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Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
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- First Edition
Seller: Hebden Books, Todmorden, United KingdomHebden Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book and dust jacket in near perfect condition.
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- First Edition
Seller: West Hill Books, London, United KingdomWest Hill Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover. No markings. Dust jacket in good condition.
