The Chosen Species

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The Long March of Human Evolution

By Juan Luis Arsuaga and Ignacio Martínez

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The Chosen Species by Juan Luis Arsuaga and Ignacio Martínez explores the intriguing journey of human evolution and what sets us apart as a unique species. Delving into anthropology and palaeontology, the authors examine the biological and cultural factors that have shaped humanity's development. This scientific work provides insights into our ancestral past, reflecting on how our evolutionary path influences our lives today.
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You might enjoy this captivating journey through human evolution if you are intrigued by the origins and future of our species, and appreciate a combination of rigorous science with engaging storytelling. The book offers insights into our unique traits compared to other species, exploring themes of biology, anthropology, and the essence of what makes us human.

The Chosen Species

This engaging book tells the story of human evolution, asking if man is indeed the "chosen species" or merely an evolutionary accident.

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This engaging book tells the story of human evolution, asking if man is indeed the "chosen species" or merely an evolutionary accident.

The Chosen Species is written by world-renowned paleoanthropologists who are co-directors of the excavations at Atapuerca—a World Heritage Site and Europe's oldest known burial site—where a new human species, Homo antecessor, was discovered.

It discusses various hypotheses of human evolution, drawing conclusions from verifiable facts and well-founded arguments.

Offering a compelling narrative written for nonspecialists and students of human evolution, this book includes over 60 illustrations.

The original Spanish-language edition sold over 100,000 copies.

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The Chosen Species by Juan Luis Arsuaga and Ignacio Martínez is praised for its engaging and authoritative exploration of human ancestry, stemming from the authors' involvement in the discovery of significant human fossils at Atapuerca. It's lauded as essential reading for filling a critical gap in scientific literature accessible to the general public. The book is noted for its enlightening presentation of human origins, drawing from evolutionary theory, biology, and palaeontology to captivate educated readers with a deep interest in the subject.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405115339

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 422g

Pages: 298

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Education & Reference Ignacio Martínez Juan Luis Arsuaga Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Juan Luis Arsuaga is Professor of Human Paleontology at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Visiting Professor at University College, London, and has been a leading member of the team in charge of the burial site at Atapuerca since 1982.

Ignacio Martínez is Professor of Natural Sciences at Universidad Complutense de Madrid and has been a member of the Atapuerca team since 1984.

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