Stone Age Present: How Evolution Has Shaped Modern Life -- From Sex, Violence and Language to Emotions, Morals and Communities

By William Allman

Book Overview

From Simon & Schuster, The Stone Age Present explores how evolution has shaped modern life--from sex, violence, and language to emotions, morals, and communities.

In this fascinating synthesis of the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and biology, William Allman shows us how our minds have evolved in response to challenges faced by our prehistoric ancestors, and reveals how our brains continue to harbor that legacy in the present day.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684804557
• ISBN13: 9780684804552
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.3"