How Humans Evolved, 8th Edition

Authored by distinguished anthropologists Robert Boyd and Joan B. Silk, this 8th edition of “How Humans Evolved” provides a thorough and captivating examination of the intricate path of human evolutionary history. The work meticulously integrates the latest scientific findings from paleoanthropology, archaeology, and genetics to chronicle the development of our species from ancient primate ancestors to contemporary humans.

Readers will explore critical evolutionary advancements, including the emergence of bipedalism, the expansion of the human brain, the origins of language and symbolic thought, the development of sophisticated tool technologies, and the formation of complex social and cultural behaviors. Boyd and Silk offer a deep dive into the biological and behavioral adaptations that define humanity, providing a holistic perspective on the processes that have shaped our unique place in the natural world.

Book Details:

Author(s): Robert Boyd, Joan B. Silk

Edition: 8th

Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc

Publication Date: December 1, 2017

ISBN-10: 393603458

ISBN-13: 978-0393603453