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Sapiens : a brief history of humankind

Harari, Yuval N.,,
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"From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution--a #1 international bestseller--that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human." One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas .Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us, but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become? Featuring 27 photographs, 6 maps, and 25 illustrations/diagrams, this provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential reading for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem." --

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  • 27 of 45 copies available at Westchester Library System.

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Ardsley Public Library 909 H (Text)
Nonfiction 		31000151089128
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Bedford Free Library 909 H (Text)
Nonfiction 		31002150873338
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Bedford Hills Free Library 909 H (Text)
Nonfiction 		31003151496327
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Briarcliff Manor Public Library 909 HARARI (Text)
Nonfiction 		31036151002190
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Bronxville Public Library 599.9 H (Text)
Nonfiction 		31004151884793
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Chappaqua Library 599.9 HARARI (Text)
Nonfiction 		31005153454113
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04/30/2024
Chappaqua Library 599.9 HARARI (Text)
Nonfiction 		31005600035549
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05/03/2024
Croton Free Library 909 H (Text)
Nonfiction 		31006151616620
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05/08/2024
Croton Free Library 909 H (Text)
Nonfiction 		31006151772423
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04/06/2024
Dobbs Ferry Public Library 909 H (Text)
Nonfiction 		31007151426762
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