The Neanderthal's necklace
in search of the first thinkers
by Juan Luis de Arsuaga
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"The Neanderthals, members of a parallel human race that evolved in Europe over hundreds of thousands of years, provide a surprising mirror on modern-day humanity. Neanderthals were human not only in the sense that they belonged to our evolutionary group, but also in the most fundamental one: they lived much as the Cro-Magnons - our ancestors - did, worshipping, socializing, and hunting.".
"The struggle between Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons lasted thousands of years. The Cro-Magnons, unlike the Neanderthals, were not biologically fit for extreme cold weather, but their ingenuity allowed them to settle down, band together and survive. In this tale of life and death and the awakening of human awareness, Juan Luis Arsuaga depicts the dramatic struggle between two clashing species. Only one is to survive."--BOOK JACKET.
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"We are unique and alone now in the world."
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-326) and index.
English translation of Collar del neanderthal.
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From publisher: Neanderthals are at the center of this compelling narrative by Europe's leading anthropologist, not because they were our ancestors but because they were not. Members of a parallel humanity that evolved in Europe for hundreds of thousands of years, they were in direct competition with Cro-Magnons — modern humans. The way Neanderthals lived and the reasons why they disappeared 50,000 years ago offer a surprising mirror in which we can examine and learn more about ourselves. Illustrated, concise and readable, this is a fascinating exploration of human origins.
"Lively, personal, refreshing, and instructive, this book should be read by anyone interested in their own origins and our extinct relatives." — Ian Tattersall
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