{"title":"Lynne A. Isbell","description":"\u003cp\u003eLynne A. Isbell is a distinguished author in the realm of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, known for her insightful exploration into the evolutionary connections between primates and the natural world. Her work skillfully blends scientific research with engaging narrative, making complex biological concepts accessible and fascinating to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eThe Fruit, the Tree, and the Serpent\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intriguing theories linking the evolution of primates to their interactions with snakes and fruits. Through this book, Isbell presents a compelling case on how these relationships may have shaped not only primate evolution but also human development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in understanding the intricate web of nature and its influence on evolution will find Lynne A. Isbell's contributions both enlightening and thought-provoking. Her books are a must-read for anyone keen to explore the wonders of the natural world through the lens of evolutionary science.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-fruit-the-tree-and-the-serpent-by-lynne-a-isbell-9780674061965","title":"The Fruit, the Tree, and the Serpent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the temptation of Eve to the venomous murder of the mighty Thor, the serpent appears throughout time and cultures as a figure of mischief and misery. The worldwide prominence of snakes in religion, myth, and folklore underscores our deep connection to the serpent—but why, when so few of us have firsthand experience?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surprising answer, this book suggests, lies in the singular impact of snakes on primate evolution. Predation pressure from snakes, Lynne Isbell tells us, is ultimately responsible for the superior vision and large brains of primates—and for a critical aspect of human evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on extensive research, Isbell further speculates how snakes could have influenced the development of a distinctively human behaviour: our ability to point for the purpose of directing attention. A social activity (no one points when alone) dependent on fast and accurate localisation, pointing would have reduced deadly snake bites among our hominin ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt might have also figured in later human behaviour: snakes, this book eloquently argues, may well have given bipedal hominins, already equipped with a non-human primate communication system, the evolutionary nudge to point to communicate for social good—a critical step toward the evolution of language, and all that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854997770476,"sku":"9780674061965","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f0edab5d465f5802aa3f3a03abe39919.jpg?v=1759262864"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lynne-a-isbell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}