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Science

The Third Chimpanzee: The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal

Author

Jared Diamond

Call Number

PL 910000 UFKM 1391 1999

Accession Number

35657kh

PUBLICATION YEAR

2008

Keywords

Evolution, Human behavior, Language, Climate change, Nuclear weapons

Book Summary

At some point during the last 100,000 years, humans began exhibiting traits and behavior that distinguished us from other animals, eventually creating language, art, religion, bicycles, spacecraft, and nuclear weapons—all within a heartbeat of evolutionary time. Now, faced with the threat of nuclear weapons and the effects of climate change, it seems our innate tendencies for violence and invention have led us to a crucial fork in our road. Where did these traits come from? Are they part of our species immutable destiny? Or is there hope for our species’ future if we change?

With fascinating facts and his unparalleled readability, Diamond intended his book to improve the world that today’s young people will inherit. Triangle Square’s The Third Chimpanzee for Young People is a book for future generation and the future they’ll help build.

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