Second nature : economic origin of human evolution

Second nature : economic origin of human evolution / Haim Ofek.

Was exchange an early agent of human evolution or is it merely a de novo artifact of modern civilisation? Here, Haim Ofek explores the impact of market forces on human evolution, from the feed-as-you-go strategy typical of primates to the development of agriculture and the domestication of fire.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ofek, Haim, 1936-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Subjects:
Human evolution.
Economics, Prehistoric.
Commerce, Prehistoric.
Economic history.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
Commerce, Prehistoric
Economic history
Economics, Prehistoric
Human evolution
Mensch
Evolution
Wirtschaft
Fysische antropologie.
Evolutietheorie.
Menselijke natuur.
Economische aspecten.
Homme > Évolution.
Économie préhistorique.
Histoire économique.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Click for online access
Description
Summary:Was exchange an early agent of human evolution or is it merely a de novo artifact of modern civilisation? Here, Haim Ofek explores the impact of market forces on human evolution, from the feed-as-you-go strategy typical of primates to the development of agriculture and the domestication of fire.
Physical Description:1 online resource (254 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-236) and index.
ISBN:0511017987
9780511017988
0511174845
9780511174841
9780511754937
0511754930
1280418974
9781280418976
9786610418978
6610418977
1107115132
9781107115132
0511328532
9780511328534
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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