Human Beginnings Primer Evolution Anthropology Paleontology Neolithic Rare OOP for Sale

Human Beginnings Primer Evolution Anthropology Paleontology Neolithic Rare OOP For Sale

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Human Beginnings Primer Evolution Anthropology Paleontology Neolithic Rare OOP:
$21.99

Human Beginnings by Olivia Vlahos Illustrated by Kyuzo Tsugami.

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DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 260 pages. Publisher: Viking/Penguin; (1970). An introduction to physical and cultural anthropology. Chapters/subject material includes: 1) Climbing our Family Tree; 2) Man Among the Primates; 3) Man Among the Mammals; 4) Man Among the Vertebrates; 5) Man Among Man; 6) Man in Time; 7) Tools, Weapons, Fire; 8) The Human Family; 9) Language; 10) Clothing and Shelter; 11) Religion; 12) Domesticating Plants and Animals; 13) Metals Replace Rocks; 14) Writing; 15) Civilization.

CONDITION: VERY GOOD (PLUS) OUTSIDE; LIKE NEW INSIDE. Viking/Penguin (1970) 260 pages. "New" in the sense that the book is clearly unread. However the front and back covers do evidence moderate shelfwear (the book is over 40 years old), particularly the back cover which is a wee bit mangled and creased. Inside the book is pristine, pages clean, crisp, tightly bound, unmarked, unmutilated, unambiguously unread. HOWEVER there is some very faint smudging/staining/dinginess to the closed page edges (oftentimes referred to as the "page block"). It’s very faint, and of course is not visible on individual opened pages, only to the mass of closed page edges. It’s basically a shelf-worn, 45 year old trade softcover, never read, but showing moderate shelfwear. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. No disappointments, no excuses. PROMPT SHIPPING! HEAVILY PADDED, DAMAGE-FREE PACKAGING! #614.2a.

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PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER, PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW.

PUBLISHER REVIEW:

REVIEW: The two parts of this fascinating book discuss evolution and it's time scale, and the growth of culture with the development of tools and artifacts. Olivia Vlahos, took her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas, taught anthropology at Norwalk College in Connecticut, and also authored “New World Beginnings” and “African Beginnings”.

PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS:

REVIEW: Written with what must be called unerring informality and charm, this living and serious account of physical and cultural anthropology divides into two distinct parts. In the first part evolution and its time scale are outlined in a clear and brief way, ending with a more extensive account of the past million years. The second part is a similarly attractive summary telling about the growth of culture from its beginnings with tools, fire, and kinship up to the invention of writing and the rise of cities. A book that will be cherished for many years.

REVIEW: Remarkably this book contains the very latest findings from paleontology, physical anthropology, prehistory, and cultural anthropology. The author provides an excellent summary of present scientific understanding of the evolution of man and the origin and the development of human culture. The application of cultural anthropological findings to illuminate early hominid behavior surpasses that of most scientists in its ingenuity and sophistication.

REVIEW: Scholarliness and a poetic style combine to create a rare and wonderful book about the biological and cultural history of early man. A rich tapestry on man’s evolution.

READER REVIEW:

REVIEW: An excellent introduction to physical and cultural anthropology well suited for someone who is “just beginning” to study the history of ancient man. Would make a good primer for a high school or junior college student – yet certainly informative enough and detailed for the adult reader who wishes to satiate a hunger for increased knowledge in the area of humankind’s history. Extremely lucid and easy to read, this is a real classic.

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