Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

ISBN: 9780062316110
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Publisher,Harper
Publication Date,
Format, Paperback
Weight, 984.29 g
No. of Pages, 443

One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?

Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.

Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us, but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become?

Featuring 27 photographs, 6 maps, and 25 illustrations/diagrams, this provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential reading for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem.

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kenix wan

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Norhazlan Haron
Revolution in time line of human, nature and civilazation

Talking in terms of time, year and incrementation of humankind. The significant of history by nature, environment make it more interesting to read. Its a good references by history perspectives.

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Lingkeshra Rajendram

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Dya
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

This is an excellent book about the history of humans, covering all aspects; evolution, anthropology, geography, psychology, religion, ideologies, and the future of humans.

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nur syahadah
Really good

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