Description: Sapiens : A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari (2018, Trade Paperback) Synopsis: From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” 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. Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us, but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become? Featuring 27 photographs, 6 maps, and 25 illustrations/diagrams, this provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential reading for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem. Condition: Used Acceptable; Ink Marking on Inside Cover Page; Some Inside Page Corners are Folded; Crease Lines Down the Book Spine Area; Readable Copy; Solid Binding Shipping: United States Postal Service Media Mail Rate
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Features: Illustrated
Format: Trade Paperback
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Item Width: 6in
Number of Pages: 443 Pages
Unit Type: Unit
Item Length: 9in
Item Height: 1in
Topic: Civilization, Social Aspects, Reference, Life Sciences / Evolution, General, WORLD
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Vintage: No
Era: 2010s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Ex Libris: No
Edition: First Harper Perennial Edition
Language: English
Publication Year: 2018
Item Weight: 33.9 Oz
Book Title: Sapiens : a Brief History of Humankind
Intended Audience: Adults
Author: Yuval Noah Harari
Original Language: English
Unit Quantity: 1
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Literary Movement: Post-Modernism
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Genre: History, Philosophy, Psychology & Help, Technology & Engineering, Science, Anthropology
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Type: Science Paperback Book
