50 Great Myths of Human Evolution, John H. Relethford
50 Great Myths of Human Evolution, John H. Relethford
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50 Great Myths of Human Evolution
Understanding Misconceptions about Our Origins

Author: John H. Relethford

Narrator: Steven Menasche

Unabridged: 14 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 08/01/2017


Synopsis

50 Great Myths of Human Evolution uses common misconceptions to explore basic theory and research in human evolution and strengthen critical thinking skills for lay readers, listeners and students.

Examines intriguing—yet widely misunderstood—topics, from general ideas about evolution and human origins to the evolution of modern humans and recent trends in the field
Describes what fossils, archaeology, and genetics can tell us about human origins
Demonstrates the ways in which science adapts and changes over time to incorporate new evidence and better explanations
Includes myths such as “Humans lived at the same time as dinosaurs;” “Lucy was so small because she was a child;” “Our ancestors have always made fire;” and “There is a strong relationship between brain size and intelligence”

Reviews

Goodreads review by Craig on September 09, 2024

This is an ambitious collection of essays employing an interesting and effective approach to explaining how human evolution has worked over the vast span of geological time. By dispelling the 50 myths Relethford chooses for his book (he probably could have come up with at least 50 more had he the in......more

Goodreads review by Joe on August 16, 2019

Great summary of all the latest facts and expert opinions about fossils and DNA evidence of long dead creatures that may have been ancestors to human beings. This author summarizes many arguments and offers supporting data to refute or support historical theories regarding the evolution of humans. H......more

Goodreads review by Cal on March 17, 2018

Fun book, definitely learned things. Some of the myths were redundant and previously covered, and sometimes the author got too technical for a book catered to non experts in the field. Overall enjoyed it and can say I learned from it.......more

Goodreads review by Guy on October 04, 2020

An interesting book. Being broken up into 'bite-sized' chunks I didn't find it as engaging as it could have been. However, it was an informative read.......more

Goodreads review by Mohammad on April 18, 2018

Interesting book. Summarizes the human evolution in brief. Clarified me the concept of y chromosomes and mitochondrial DNA.......more