Humanimal
How Homo sapiens Became Nature’s Most Paradoxical Creature―A New Evolutionary History
Adam Rutherford
Explores the paradox of the "human animal" by examining our genetic similarities with primates and other animals. The author delves into the animal kingdom to find answers and discovers that many traits once considered exclusive to humans are present in other species. Delightful and informative, Humanimal reveals what sets us apart and the reasons why we are truly extraordinary.
Publish Date
2018-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
2018-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2016
Goodreads Rating
3.83
ISBN
9781615195312
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Recommendations
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Recommendations
2019-03-01T13:17:06.000Z
Finished The Book of Humans by Adam Rutherford. It’s really very good. Highly stimulating, lots to think about, lots to learn. Very well-written, though the occasional bouts of over-egged political correctness burst onto the page a little jarringly. Thoroughly recommended. – source