Origins of the Modern Mind

Origins of the Modern Mind Three Stages in the Evolution of Culture and Cognition

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Publisher's Synopsis

This bold and brilliant book asks the ultimate question of the life sciences: How did the human mind acquire its incomparable power? In seeking the answer, Merlin Donald traces the evolution of human culture and cognition from primitive apes to artificial intelligence, presenting an enterprising and original theory of how the human mind evolved from its presymbolic form.

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Harvard University Press

Founded in 1913, Harvard University Press is the publisher of such classic works as John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, E. O. Wilson's On Human Nature, and Helen Vendler's Dickinson. The Press continues to be a leading publisher of convergent works in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, while also taking bold steps in exciting new directions, from innovative partnerships, to a diverse translation program, to an expanded commitment to facilitating scholarly conversation around the globe.

Book information

ISBN: 9780674644847
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Imprint: Harvard University Press
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Language: English
Number of pages: 424
Weight: 634g
Height: 233mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 33mm