From apes to cyborgs : new perspectives on human evolution

From apes to cyborgs : new perspectives on human evolution / Claudio Tuniz, Patrizia Tiberi Vipraio.

This book offers fascinating insights into the lives of our ancestors and investigates the dynamic processes that led to the establishment of complex human societies. It provides a holistic view of human history and social evolution by drawing on the latest evidence from a wide range of disciplines...

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Main Authors: Tuniz, C. (Claudio) (Author), Tiberi Vipraio, Patrizia (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Italian
Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2020]
Series:Springer-Praxis books in popular science.
Subjects:
Human evolution.
Evolution (Biology)
Technology > Social aspects.
Anthropology.
Archaeology.
Evolution.
Interdisciplinary studies.
Neurosciences.
Society & culture: general.
Social Science > Anthropology > General.
Social Science > Archaeology.
Science > Life Sciences > Evolution.
Science > General.
Medical > Neuroscience.
Social Science > General.
Technology > Social aspects
Human evolution
Electronic books.
Online Access:Click for online access
Uniform Title:Scimmia vestita.
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Our deep history: a short overview
  • 2 Human biodiversity and close encounters
  • 3 The march for hegemony
  • 4 The naked ape dresses up
  • 5 The evolution of woman
  • 6 Work, leisure and learning
  • 7 Food for body and mind
  • 8 Diseases and grief
  • 9 Brain and mind
  • 10 Imaginary worlds
  • 11 Homo oeconomicus
  • 12 Humans of the future
  • Bibliography.

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