The origin of humankind / Richard Leakey.
This book answers the question: What made humans human? Leakey argues that when one of our hominid ancestors acquired the ability to walk upright (called "bipedalism"), the evolution of modern humans became possible, perhaps even inevitable.
Record details
- ISBN: 0465031358
- ISBN: 9780465031351
- Physical Description: xvi, 171 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: New York : BasicBooks, [1994]
- Copyright: ©1994
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-164) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 1. First Humans -- 2. A Crowded Family -- 3. A Different Kind of Human -- 4. Man the Noble Hunter? -- 5. Origin of Modern Humans -- 6. Language of Art -- 7. Art of Language -- 8. Origin of Mind. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1280L Lexile |
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| Subject: | Human evolution. Prehistoric peoples. Evolution (Biology) |
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- 17 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | 573.2 LEA (Text) | 30229100745602 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
