Humans
The Evolution of a Species
$50.70
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
15 June 2026
Summary
Humans - who are we? Physically, we’re unremarkable in the animal world - a hairless ape. But somehow, in combination, our characteristics make us remarkable.
How can our fingers open this book with such precision, prising apart pages just a fraction of a millimetre thick? How can we understand the symbols in it and read the thoughts someone has transferred to the page? With our union of dexterity and brain power, we discovered ways of finding food and beating the elements not only in…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241682746 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241682746 |
| Author: | Professor Alice Roberts |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Imprint: | DK |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 266mm x 198mm |
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About The Author
Professor Alice Roberts
Alice Roberts originally trained as a medical doctor before becoming a university lecturer. While teaching anatomy at Bristol University, she developed a research interest in biological anthropology. She is now Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham, and Director of Anatomy for the NHS Severn Deanery School of Surgery. She is an Honorary Fellow of the British Science Association and the Society of Biology. Part of the original team on BBC2’s Coast, Alice went on to host a range of BBC programs, including The Incredible Human Journey and Origins of Us. Alice is the author of the Sunday Times no.1 best seller, Crypt (2024), completing a trilogy that began with Ancestors (2021) and Buried (2022).
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