We, hominids : an anthropological detective story
Westerman, Frank, 1964-2021
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In We, Hominids, one of Holland's greatest non-fiction writers hunts down answers to humanity's most fundamental questions- Who are we? What makes us different from animals? With an ancient skull as his starting point, he travels the globe, tracing the search for the first human being- the missing link between humans and apes. Westerman introduces us to the world of skull hunters - leading experts in our fossil ancestry - and astutely reconsiders the work of illustrious anthropologists, in the light of new DNA technology and the rise of female scientists. In this utterly original book, Westerman discovers a plethora of origin hypotheses and shows how any theory of who we are and where we come from is coloured by the zeitgeist. He urges for a more critical approach, so that we are no longer doomed to continuously review what we think we know. Still, Westerman emphasises the importance of evidence- The facts cling to me and I cling to the facts. I will continue to pick them up, turn them around and illuminate them with the headlamp of my imagination. We, Hominids is a compelling mixture of reportage, travelogue and essay - reminiscent of Bruce Chatwin or Ryszard Kapuscinski - written by a brilliant storyteller and thinker.
Main title:
We, hominids : an anthropological detective story / Frank Westerman ; translated by Sam Garrett.
Author:
Westerman, Frank, 1964-, authorGarrett, Sam, translator
Imprint:
Carlton, VIC : Black Inc., [2021]©2021
Collation:
280 pages : maps ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Original title: Wij, de mens. First published in 2018 by Querido Fosfor, Amsterdam.Includes bibliographical references.Translated from the Dutch.
ISBN:
9781760642495 (pbk)9781760642495
Dewey class:
301
Language:
EnglishDutch
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BRN:
502187
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Society and Beliefs | 301 WES | Available |