The Human Species
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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What does it truly mean to be human? The Human Species by Anthony Barnett presents a rigorous and captivating scientific portrait of humanity, examining Homo sapiens not merely as a cultural being, but as a biological organism shaped by millions of years of evolution. Barnett chronicles the anatomical, genetic, and behavioural traits that distinguish our species, situating mankind within the broader context of the animal kingdom while addressing the profound questions of human origins, diversity, and adaptation. Written with the clarity and accessibility that defined the celebrated Pelican Books imprint, this work masterfully bridges the gap between hard science and the general reader, drawing on zoology, genetics, and physical anthropology to construct a compelling case for understanding ourselves through the lens of natural history. Barnett's prose is authoritative yet approachable, making complex biological concepts intellectually stimulating rather than daunting — a quality that secured this title's place as an essential popular science text of its era. For anyone who has ever paused to wonder what, beneath culture and consciousness, we fundamentally are, this book offers answers that are as unsettling as they are illuminating.
Author: Anthony Barnett
Format: Paperback
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What does it truly mean to be human? The Human Species by Anthony Barnett presents a rigorous and captivating scientific portrait of humanity, examining Homo sapiens not merely as a cultural being, but as a biological organism shaped by millions of years of evolution. Barnett chronicles the anatomical, genetic, and behavioural traits that distinguish our species, situating mankind within the broader context of the animal kingdom while addressing the profound questions of human origins, diversity, and adaptation. Written with the clarity and accessibility that defined the celebrated Pelican Books imprint, this work masterfully bridges the gap between hard science and the general reader, drawing on zoology, genetics, and physical anthropology to construct a compelling case for understanding ourselves through the lens of natural history. Barnett's prose is authoritative yet approachable, making complex biological concepts intellectually stimulating rather than daunting — a quality that secured this title's place as an essential popular science text of its era. For anyone who has ever paused to wonder what, beneath culture and consciousness, we fundamentally are, this book offers answers that are as unsettling as they are illuminating.