Homo Sapiens Rediscovered

The Scientific Revolution Rewriting Our Origins

De: Paul Pettitt

Narrado por: Julian Elfer

Who are we? How do scientists define Homo sapiens, and how does our species differ from the extinct hominins that came before us? In this accessible account palaeoarchaeologist Paul Pettitt shows how the latest scientific advances, especially in genetics, are revolutionizing our understanding of human evolution. Pettitt reveals the extraordinary story of how our ancestors adapted to unforgiving and relentlessly changing climates, leading to remarkable innovations in art, technology, and society that we are only now beginning to comprehend.

Drawing on twenty-five years of experience in the field, Pettitt takes listeners from the caves and rock-shelters that provide evidence of our African origins to the far reaches of Eurasia, Australasia, and ultimately the Americas. Popular accounts of the evolution of Homo sapiens emphasize biomolecular research, notably genetics, but this volume also draws from the wealth of information from specific excavations and artifacts, including the author's own investigations into the origins of art and how it evolved over its first 25,000 years.

Drawn from cutting edge research in this field, with a unique perspective from Pettitt's own studies focusing on human behavior, this immersive and surprising book paints the clearest picture we have ever had of our own evolution.

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The amazing accurate information

This is a great information read that is easy to follow it flows well, does not read like a textbook and contains lots of information nuggets and tidbits that are fascinating. I would highly recommend

Excellent

The author has the gift of economy of language while clearly making full thoughts and concepts clear. I thoroughly enjoyed this listen and highly recommend it to anyone interested in our human past. It also respectfully addresses and impeaches some pop science notions, without being dismissive.

Current and Relevant

Finally, a book that includes the most recent examples of Neanderthal, Denisovan, and Homosapian development and migrations.

Interesting

An interesting review of our beginnings . A long listen but well worth my time. Thanks

Clear and succinct.

Well told story using the latest science and discoveries that introduce us to our ancestors and their journey.