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Explore the depths of human evolution with 'A Most Interesting Problem.' This compelling book, edited by renowned scholar Jeremy DeSilva and featuring an introduction by celebrated Darwin biographer Janet Browne, delves into Charles Darwin's 1871 work, The Descent of Man. It gathers insights from twelve leading experts across disciplines such as genetics, paleontology, bioarchaeology, anthropology, and primatology to assess the validity of Darwin's theories on human origins, history, and biological diversity. Engage with captivating chapters that cover significant topics like the evidence for human evolution, our position within the family tree, the roots of civilization, the nature of human races, and the complexities of sex differences. This book is perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of science and history, seeking to understand how Darwin's ideas have evolved while asserting the importance of evidence in shaping narratives about human ancestry. Not only does it highlight the scientific advancements since Darwin’s time, but it also reflects on the enduring questions that continue to pique our curiosity. Order your copy today and take a deep dive into this extraordinary exploration of human evolution. Please note: Shipping for this item is free, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This is a brand new book with an ISBN of 9780691191140 published by Princeton University Press in 2021, available in trade binding format.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691191140
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Leading scholars take stock of Darwin's ideas about human evolution in the light of modern science
In 1871, Charles Darwin published The Descent of Man, a companion to Origin of Species in which he attempted to explain human evolution, a topic he called 'the highest and most interesting problem for the naturalist.' A Most Interesting Problem brings together twelve world-class scholars and science communicators to investigate what Darwin got right — and what he got wrong — about the origin, history, and biological variation of humans.
Edited by Jeremy DeSilva and with an introduction by acclaimed Darwin biographer Janet Browne, A Most Interesting Problem draws on the latest discoveries in fields such as genetics, paleontology, bioarchaeology, anthropology, and primatology. This compelling and accessible book tackles the very subjects Darwin explores in Descent, including the evidence for human evolution, our place in the family tree, the origins of civilisation, human races, and sex differences. A Most Interesting Problem is a testament to how scientific ideas are tested and how evidence helps to structure our narratives about human origins, showing how some of Darwin's ideas have withstood more than a century of scrutiny while others have not.
A Most Interesting Problem features contributions by Janet Browne, Jeremy DeSilva, Holly Dunsworth, Agustin Fuentes, Ann Gibbons, Yohannes Haile-Selassie, Brian Hare, John Hawks, Suzana Herculano-Houzel, Kristina Killgrove, Alice Roberts, and Michael Ryan.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691191140
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Leading scholars take stock of Darwin's ideas about human evolution in the light of modern science
In 1871, Charles Darwin published The Descent of Man, a companion to Origin of Species in which he attempted to explain human evolution, a topic he called 'the highest and most interesting problem for the naturalist.' A Most Interesting Problem brings together twelve world-class scholars and science communicators to investigate what Darwin got right — and what he got wrong — about the origin, history, and biological variation of humans.
Edited by Jeremy DeSilva and with an introduction by acclaimed Darwin biographer Janet Browne, A Most Interesting Problem draws on the latest discoveries in fields such as genetics, paleontology, bioarchaeology, anthropology, and primatology. This compelling and accessible book tackles the very subjects Darwin explores in Descent, including the evidence for human evolution, our place in the family tree, the origins of civilisation, human races, and sex differences. A Most Interesting Problem is a testament to how scientific ideas are tested and how evidence helps to structure our narratives about human origins, showing how some of Darwin's ideas have withstood more than a century of scrutiny while others have not.
A Most Interesting Problem features contributions by Janet Browne, Jeremy DeSilva, Holly Dunsworth, Agustin Fuentes, Ann Gibbons, Yohannes Haile-Selassie, Brian Hare, John Hawks, Suzana Herculano-Houzel, Kristina Killgrove, Alice Roberts, and Michael Ryan.