The Neandertal Enigma: Solving The Mystery Of Modern Human Origins
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A landmark work of science journalism, The Neandertal Enigma chronicles one of the most captivating debates in paleoanthropology: whether modern humans descended from, interbred with, or simply replaced the Neandertals who once dominated Europe and western Asia. James Shreeve immerses readers in the heated scientific controversy between the Out of Africa and multiregional evolution camps, presenting the arguments of rival researchers with the tension and drama of a detective story. With vivid prose and meticulous reporting, the narrative uncovers the fossil evidence, genetic clues, and archaeological discoveries that scientists have marshaled in their quest to determine what it truly means to be human. Shreeve illustrates how deeply personal and philosophically charged this scientific quest is, revealing that the question of Neandertal origins is ultimately a question about our own identity. Authoritative yet accessible, the work remains an essential read for anyone captivated by human prehistory and the forces that shaped our species.
Author: James Shreeve
Format: Paperback
Published: 1995, William Morrow and Company, Inc.
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work of science journalism, The Neandertal Enigma chronicles one of the most captivating debates in paleoanthropology: whether modern humans descended from, interbred with, or simply replaced the Neandertals who once dominated Europe and western Asia. James Shreeve immerses readers in the heated scientific controversy between the Out of Africa and multiregional evolution camps, presenting the arguments of rival researchers with the tension and drama of a detective story. With vivid prose and meticulous reporting, the narrative uncovers the fossil evidence, genetic clues, and archaeological discoveries that scientists have marshaled in their quest to determine what it truly means to be human. Shreeve illustrates how deeply personal and philosophically charged this scientific quest is, revealing that the question of Neandertal origins is ultimately a question about our own identity. Authoritative yet accessible, the work remains an essential read for anyone captivated by human prehistory and the forces that shaped our species.