Holmes T. Early Humans: The Pleistocene & Holocene Epochs

Chelsea House Publications, 2008. - 151 pages. Series "The Prehistoric Earth".The human species is relatively new to the planet in geologic terms. With origins reaching back only a few million years, the rise of humans from primate ancestors is a remarkable evolutionary success story. "Early Humans" traces the beginnings of the human species, its success and adaptability, and the development of such innovations as human language and culture. In exploring human origins, provocative questions arise concerning the human species: how are we different from each other, is there a biological basis for race, and what does the future hold for human evolution?ForewordThe Rise of Modern Humans
Early Hominins and the Emergence of the Genus Homo
Archaic Homo Species
Modern Humans
Premodern Humans of the Genus Homo
The Emergence of Modern Humans-Homo sapiens
Conclusion: Human Evolution in a Changing World
Appendix Geologic Time Scale
Appendix Positional TermsFurther Reading
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