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Humanity's past and future, provocatively explored.

"Sapiens" rivets the mind with its expansive look at humankind’s journey from the savannahs of Africa to the complex societies we inhabit today. If you've ever wondered about the interconnectedness of biology and history or are just deeply curious about the existential trajectory of Homo sapiens, Harari's blend of science and history will captivate you. Whether you're a history buff, science enthusiast, or simply love to delve into what makes us human, this book promises to challenge and enrich your understanding of our species.

  • Royal Society of Biology General Book Prize Nominee (2015)
  • J. A. Hollon palkinto (2017)
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

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ISBN: 9780062316097
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2015-02-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, Philosophy, History, Science, Sociology
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From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” 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
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Humanity's past and future, provocatively explored.

"Sapiens" rivets the mind with its expansive look at humankind’s journey from the savannahs of Africa to the complex societies we inhabit today. If you've ever wondered about the interconnectedness of biology and history or are just deeply curious about the existential trajectory of Homo sapiens, Harari's blend of science and history will captivate you. Whether you're a history buff, science enthusiast, or simply love to delve into what makes us human, this book promises to challenge and enrich your understanding of our species.

  • Royal Society of Biology General Book Prize Nominee (2015)
  • J. A. Hollon palkinto (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.