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Close Encounters with Humankind

A Paleoanthropologist Investigates Our Evolving Species

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By: Sang-Hee Lee, Shin-Young Yoon
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
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What can fossilized teeth tell us about our ancient life expectancy? What can big data on fossils reveal about farming's problematic role in human evolution? How can simple geometric comparisons of skull and pelvic fossils suggest an origin to our social nature?

In Close Encounters with Humankind, paleoanthropologist Sang-Hee Lee explores some of our biggest evolutionary questions from unexpected new angles. Through a series of entertaining, bite-sized chapters, we gain new perspectives into our first hominin ancestors, our first steps on two feet, our first forays into toolmaking and hunting, and of course our continuing evolution.

©2015 Sang-Hee Lee and Shin-Young Yoon (P)2018 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Anthropology Biological Sciences Evolution Evolution & Genetics Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Paleontology Natural History Africa
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This is a brilliant book, written by someone who really understands the subject and can communicate it to those interested.
I find the idea of other species of humans fascinating and would highly recommend this book to someone else who is looking to find out more on the subject.
The reading is calming and well spoken.
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A great book

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