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Book SynopsisBased on studies of humans and of other primates, as well as on fossil and archaeological evidence, this title offers a perspective on human evolution by decoupling ideas of aggression and predation to build a more realistic understanding of what it is to be human.
Trade Review"An abbreviated but compelling history of the field, discussing dominant players as well as offering insights into how to interpret complex and fragmentary data." Publishers Weekly "[Pickering effectively challenges aspects of the 'killer ape' hypothesis]... He also raises interesting questions about the data compiled by other scientists regarding hominin remains." -- Jeff Fleischer ForeWord Reviews
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. A Man among Apes 2. Prehistoric Bloodsport 3. Tamping the Simian Urge 4. Conceiving Our Past 5. Death from Above Coda Notes References Index
