| Description |
443 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps, color photographs ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
"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?"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 417-428) and index. |
| Note |
"Translated by the author, with the help of John Purcell and Haim Watzman"--Title page verso. |
| Original Version |
First published in Hebrew: Israel : Kinneret, Mora-Bitan Dvir, 2011. |
| Subject |
Civilization -- History.
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Human beings -- History.
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World history.
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Chronology, Historical.
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Technology and civilization -- History.
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| Added Title |
Kitsur toldot ha-enoshut. English.
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Brief history of humankind |
| ISBN |
9780062316097 |
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0062316095 |
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