The Third Chimpanzee for Young People
Language: English
Evolution YA adaptation aging agriculture apes art art history biology chemical abuse civilization cultivation domestication drug abuse evolutionary biology expansion extinctions extraterrestrial life first contact food gender generation genocide geography gerontology human evolution hunter-gatherers jared diamond language linguistics origin of species race rebecca stefoff self-destructive behavior sexuality the great leap forward third chimpanzee
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Published: Apr 8, 2014
Description:
At some point during the last 100,000 years, humans began exhibiting traits and behavior that distinguished us from other animals, eventually creating language, art, religion, bicycles, spacecraft, and nuclear weapons--all within a heartbeat of evolutionary time. Now, faced with the threat of nuclear weapons and the effects of climate change, it seems our innate tendencies for violence and invention have led us to a crucial fork in our road. Where did these traits come from? Are they part of our species immutable destiny? Or is there hope for our species' future if we change?With fascinating facts and his unparalleled readability, Diamond intended his book to improve the world that today's young people will inherit. Triangle Square's The Third Chimpanzee for Young People is a book for future generation and the future they'll help build.
From the Hardcover edition.