50 Great Myths of Human Evolution 2017 by John Relethford

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TITLE: 50 Great Myths of Human Evolution: Understanding Misconceptions about Our Origins (2017)
AUTHOR: John H. Relethford
ISBN-13: 9780470673911
BOOK SPECS: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/50+Great+Myths+of+Human+Evolution%3A+Understanding+Misconceptions+about+Our+Origins-p-9780470673911
FILE SPECS: true PDF, logical page numbers as in the print version, complete bookmarks, ~1 MB

DESCRIPTION: "50 Great Myths of Human Evolution" uses common misconceptions to explore basic theory and research in human evolution and strengthen critical thinking skills for lay readers and students.

- Examines intriguing - yet widely misunderstood - topics, from general ideas about evolution and human origins to the evolution of modern humans and recent trends in the field
- Describes what fossils, archaeology, and genetics can tell us about human origins
- Demonstrates the ways in which science adapts and changes over time to incorporate new evidence and better explanations
- Includes myths such as "Humans lived at the same time as dinosaurs"; "Lucy was so small because she was a child"; "Our ancestors have always made fire"; and "There is a strong relationship between brain size and intelligence"
- Comprised of stand-alone essays that are perfect for casual reading, as well as footnotes and references that allow readers to delve more deeply into topics

BRIEF CONTENTS: too extensive for the loader not to cough it up; see BOOK SPECS above