Transcendence: how humans evolved through fire, language, beauty, and time

By:

Vince, Gaia

Publication details: Allen Lane, 2019, UK:Description: xvii, 293 p.; pb; 24 cmISBN:

9780241281116

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

599.93 VIN

Summary: In Transcendence, scientist and anthrojournalist Gaia Vince argues that changes in our culture, not our brains, are responsible for the overwhelming sophistication of our civilization. Vince explores four factors elemental to our species' success: fire, language, art, and time.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

In Transcendence, scientist and anthrojournalist Gaia Vince argues that changes in our culture, not our brains, are responsible for the overwhelming sophistication of our civilization. Vince explores four factors elemental to our species' success: fire, language, art, and time.

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