Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors by Carl Sagan
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * "Exciting and provocative . . . A tour de force of a book that begs to be seen as well as to be read."--The Washington Post Book WorldWorld renowned scientist Carl Sagan and acclaimed author Ann Druyan have written a Roots for the human species, a lucid and riveting account of how humans got to be the way we are. Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a thrilling saga that starts with the origin of the Earth. It shows with humor and drama that many of our key traits--self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics--are rooted in the deep past, and illuminated by our kinship with other animals.
Sagan and Druyan conduct a breathtaking journey through space and time, zeroing in on critical turning points in evolutionary history, and tracing the origins of sex, altruism, violence, rape, and dominance. Their book culminates in a stunningly original examination of the connection between primate and human traits. Astonishing in its scope, brilliant in its insights, and an absolutely compelling read, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a triumph of popular science.
ANN DRUYAN is a well-known writer and producer who collaborated with her late husband, Carl Sagan, on a number of best-selling books. She was also the artistic director of the Voyager Golden Record, which was launched into space 40 years ago. Druyan continues to collaborate with NASA and the Planetary Society as an interpreter of major scientific breakthroughs. She is a laureate of the International Humanist Academy and served as Secretary of the Federation of American Scientists. She just won an Emmy and a Peabody Award for her work on the first season of National Geographic's Cosmos, for which she conceptualized and wrote.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780345384720 |
| ISBN 10 | 0345384725 |
| Title | Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors |
| Author | Carl Sagan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 1993-09-07 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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