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30-Second Anthropology: The 50 Most Important Ideas in the Study of Being Human, Each Explained in Half a Minute

30-Second Anthropology: The 50 Most Important Ideas in the Study of Being Human, Each Explained in Half a Minute

Penned By Simon Underdown
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30-Second Anthropology: The 50 Most Important Ideas in the Study of Being Human, Each Explained in Half a Minute

30-Second Anthropology: The 50 Most Important Ideas in the Study of Being Human, Each Explained in Half a Minute

Penned By Simon Underdown
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Who are we? What is it about our species that sets us apart from every other living creature, past and present, on this planet? These are perennially compelling questions about human evolution and development that continue to cudgel the best brains on earth. Anthropology seeks to understand the roots of our common humanity, the diversity of cultures and world-views, and the organization of social relations and practices. If you only have 30 seconds, that is enough time – by reading this book – to meet the ancestors and master the basic ideas, personalities, controversies and future directions of the study of humankind.30-Second Anthropology explores humanity through 50 key biological and social topics, revealing how we have evolved from chimp-like ancestors to being able to send rockets to Mars. The human brain is the most complex organ in the known universe and has allowed us to use tools and develop amazing technologies to manage our planet and our lives.Being human is also how we interact, and here you can discover how we organize our communities, why rituals and ceremonies are important to us, and why we have developed diverse and complex belief systems. 30-Second Anthropology is the fastest way to understand what it means to be human.

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Length 160 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Ivy Press
Released 2018
Identifier (ISBN) 41182972
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Simon Underdown is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Simon Underdown enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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