The Neanderthals Rediscovered: How A Scientific Revolution Is Rewriting Their St

Description: The Neanderthals Rediscovered by Dimitra Papagianni, Michael A. Morse The award-winning guide to everything we know about the Neanderthals, from their emergence to their extinction, now updated and expanded to feature the latest discoveries in the field of Neanderthal DNA. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description There is a little Neanderthal in all of us. Although they have been extinct for 40,000 years, our genetic inheritance means that they are not entirely gone. Since the publication of the first Neanderthal genome in 2010, our understanding of the Neanderthals - and our connection to them - has changed dramatically. Once stereotyped as simple and brutish, recent discoveries by archaeologists and geneticists have painted a different picture of Neanderthals, and one more familiar to us: they buried their dead, cared for the sick, and even painted cave walls. We can now delve into their DNA to trace their evolution in Europe and movements across Asia, and piece together how they lived and died in amazing detail. This fully updated edition presents cutting-edge research on our fascinating hominin relatives: their interbreeding with humans and other species including the recently discovered Denisovans, their social behaviours such as smiling to indicate friendliness, and the genes they have passed down to us that could be affecting our health. By confronting our differences and similarities to the Neanderthals, this book addresses the biggest question of all: what it means to be human. Author Biography Dimitra Papagianni is a Palaeolithic and stone tool specialist, who has taught at Cambridge and Oxford. Michael A. Morse is a historian of science with a specialty in the history of British archaeology, and the author of How the Celts Came to Britain. Table of Contents Introduction 1. A Long Underestimated Type of Human 2. The First Europeans: 1 million to 600,000 years ago 3. Defeating the Cold: 600,000 to 250,000 years ago 4. Meet the Neanderthals: 250,000 to 130,000 years ago 5. An End to Isolation: 130,000 to 60,000 years ago 6. Endgame: 60,000 to 25,000 years ago 7. Still With Us? Review A beautifully synthesized portrait of a powerful people - Nature[A] compelling and engaging account … Prepare to have your prejudices shattered and your understanding of humanity challenged - Clive Gamble, University of SouthamptonExcellent and absorbing - Current World Archaeology Promotional The award-winning guide to everything we know about the Neanderthals, from their emergence to their extinction, now updated and expanded to feature the latest discoveries in the field of Neanderthal DNA Long Description Winner of the Society for American Archaeology Book Award, The Neanderthals Rediscovered is a fascinating study of the Neanderthals, informed by the latest scientific developments and discoveries, now available as an updated paperback. The Neanderthals story has been transformed thanks to new discoveries and paradigm-shattering scientific innovations. We can now trace their evolution in Europe and spread across Asia, study their DNA, and piece together how they lived and died. Far from the old stereotypes, Neanderthals behavior was surprisingly modern: they buried their dead, cared for their sick, hunted large animals, used red pigment, and spoke. If Neanderthals were so advanced, why did they die out and Homo sapiens survive? By looking at the full Neanderthal story, we can better address the biggest mystery of all: what it means to be human. Review Quote [Written] with confidence and verve . . . strikes an excellent balance between broad popular appeal and satisfyingly rich content.-- "Society for American Archaeology" Promotional "Headline" The award-winning guide to everything we know about the Neanderthals, from their emergence to their extinction, now updated and expanded to feature the latest discoveries in the field of Neanderthal DNA Details ISBN0500296405 Year 2022 ISBN-10 0500296405 ISBN-13 9780500296400 Format Paperback Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Michael A. Morse Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd Pages 256 NZ Release Date 2022-05-05 Publication Date 2022-05-05 UK Release Date 2022-05-05 Illustrations 57 Illustrations, black and white; 20 Illustrations, color Subtitle How A Scientific Revolution Is Rewriting Their Story Edition Description Third edition DEWEY 569.986 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-08-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137200143;

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