Cave of Bones (EXP) (International Paperback Edition)

Name: Cave of Bones (EXP) (International Paperback Edition)
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781426224140
Price: 41.0 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

A True Story of Discovery, Adventure, and Human Origins

By Lee Berger

0.0 (0 reviews)

Summary

In Cave of Bones (EXP) (International Paperback Edition) by Lee Berger, readers are taken on an enthralling expedition through the world of palaeoanthropology, exploring one of the most significant discoveries in human history. The book delves into the intricate process of unearthing ancient human remains, offering insight into what these findings tell us about our evolutionary past. It's a fascinating journey into the challenges and triumphs of scientific exploration, set against the backdrop of South Africa's rich archaeological landscape.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Cave of Bones (EXP) (International Paperback Edition). Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by prehistoric discoveries and the mysteries of ancient human history. As a captivating exploration into the roots of our species, it delves into the significance of palaeontological findings. This read may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the blend of science, history, and adventure in uncovering the past.

Cave of Bones (EXP) (International Paperback Edition)

Description

A true-life scientific adventure story, this thrilling book takes the reader deep into South African caves to discover fossil remains that compel a monumental reframing of the human family tree.

In the summer of 2022, Lee Berger lost 50 pounds in order to wriggle through impossibly small openings in the Rising Star cave complex in South Africa—spaces where his team has been unearthing the remains of Homo naledi, a proto-human likely to have coexisted with Homo sapiens some 250,000 years ago. The lead researcher on the site, Berger had never made his way into the dark, cramped, dangerous underground spaces where many of the naledi fossils had been found. Now he was ready to do so.

Once inside the cave, Berger made shocking new discoveries that expand our understanding of this early hominid—discoveries that stand to alter our fundamental understanding of what makes us human. So, what does it all mean?

Join Berger on the adventure of a lifetime as he explores the Rising Star cave system and begins the complicated process of explaining these extraordinary finds—finds that force a rethinking of human evolution, and discoveries that Berger calls "the Rosetta stone of the human mind."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781426224140

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: National Geographic Society

Edition: International edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 240

Collections

Education & Reference History & Military Lee Berger Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Lee Berger is an award-winning paleoarchaeologist whose explorations into human origins in Africa over the past 25 years have resulted in the discovery of more hominin fossil remains than any other. He spearheaded the discovery of two new species of ancient human relatives- Australopithecus sediba and Homo naledi. A current National Geographic Explorer at Large, Berger won the first National Geographic Society Research and Exploration Prize in 1997. In 2016, he was named the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year and one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Berger is the Phillip Tobias Chair in Palaeoanthropology at the University of the Witwatersrand. He lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, with his wife and two children. John Hawks is a paleoanthropologist who has been working with Lee Berger on his expeditions for more than a decade. The Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin, he lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife and four children.