The emergence of man

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"An importantand memorable book"*... "lucid and exciting"** "The Emergence of Man is a sustained, carefully researched, and comprehensive book. It has the virtue of an eclectic approach to a vast rangé of modern literature dealing with all phases of humán evolution. Mr. Pfeiffer is a science writer happily gifted with a remarkable ability to clarify complex ideas for the lay reader. In addition, he possesses a true comprehension of where knowledge stops and speculation begins. His book should gain a wide and attentive following among sophisticated students of man's tremendous and unfinished journey." Loren Eiseley University of Pennsylvania "The book is first class. It is hard to find a comparison for it in the social and historical sciences. It brings to mind a book like Sir James Jean's The Mysterious Un/verse: a classic written by an expert for the generál public which stands by the honesty and style of its presentation. It is an outstandingly able and thoroughly modern account... Tovább

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"An importantand memorable book"*... "lucid and exciting"** "The Emergence of Man is a sustained, carefully researched, and comprehensive book. It has the virtue of an eclectic approach to a vast rangé of modern literature dealing with all phases of humán evolution. Mr. Pfeiffer is a science writer happily gifted with a remarkable ability to clarify complex ideas for the lay reader. In addition, he possesses a true comprehension of where knowledge stops and speculation begins. His book should gain a wide and attentive following among sophisticated students of man's tremendous and unfinished journey." Loren Eiseley University of Pennsylvania "The book is first class. It is hard to find a comparison for it in the social and historical sciences. It brings to mind a book like Sir James Jean's The Mysterious Un/verse: a classic written by an expert for the generál public which stands by the honesty and style of its presentation. It is an outstandingly able and thoroughly modern account of the science of prehistory. Mr. Pfeiffer is not writing down to his readers, nor is he embellishing the facts. His familiarity with his subject, and his predilection for it, have caused him to present it in such a fascinating way that it grips the reader's imagination. He knows that the story of our own evolution and its understanding is dramatic enough as it stands. Mr. Pfeiffer has written an important and memorable book. John Pfeiffer writes with beauty and clarity and I have found that this book has enhanced my own pleasure in, and knowledge of, prehistory. I shall certainly include it as required reading for my students."* Bernard Campbell Cambridge University "The most ambitious attempt yet to gather and interpret the very different kinds of evidence bearing on man's past and future . . . comprehensive and authoritative . . . an important synthesis for the student and professional; a lucid and exciting narrative for the layman."** Irven DeVore Harvard University Jacket photograph courtesy of R. Campbell, A. R. Hughes, Phillip V. Tobias. Vissza