a brief history of humankind Harari, Yuval N. creator text bibliography nyu London Vintage 2011 2015 This edition published in 2014 monographic eng

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498 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm "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 for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem"-- Yuval Noah Harari. Includes bibliographical references and index. Civilization History Human beings History World history Chronology, Historical Technology and civilization History SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General SCIENCE / General CB113.H4 H3713 909 9780062316097 (hardback) 9780099590088 9780062316110 (trade paperback) 2014028418 DLC 141120 20250331085252.0 6215 eng