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Description: A Most Interesting Problem by Jeremy DeSilva, Janet Browne Leading scholars take stock of Darwins ideas about human evolution in the light of modern science FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Leading scholars take stock of Darwins ideas about human evolution in the light of modern science In 1871, Charles Darwin published The Descent of Man, a companion to Origin of Species in which he attempted to explain human evolution, a topic he called the highest and most interesting problem for the naturalist. A Most Interesting Problem brings together twelve world-class scholars and science communicators to investigate what Darwin got right - and what he got wrong - about the origin, history, and biological variation of humans. Edited by Jeremy DeSilva and with an introduction by acclaimed Darwin biographer Janet Browne, A Most Interesting Problem draws on the latest discoveries in fields such as genetics, paleontology, bioarchaeology, anthropology, and primatology. This compelling and accessible book tackles the very subjects Darwin explores in Descent, including the evidence for human evolution, our place in the family tree, the origins of civilisation, human races, and sex differences. A Most Interesting Problem is a testament to how scientific ideas are tested and how evidence helps to structure our narratives about human origins, showing how some of Darwins ideas have withstood more than a century of scrutiny while others have not. A Most Interesting Problem features contributions by Janet Browne, Jeremy DeSilva, Holly Dunsworth, Agustin Fuentes, Ann Gibbons, Yohannes Haile-Selassie, Brian Hare, John Hawks, Suzana Herculano-Houzel, Kristina Killgrove, Alice Roberts, and Michael Ryan. Author Biography Jeremy DeSilva is associate professor of anthropology at Dartmouth College. He lives in Norwich, Vermont. Twitter @desilva_jerry Review "DeSilvas volume provides a welcome opportunity to reflect on the history of evolutionary theory as a legacy complicated by Darwins prescience as well as prejudice."---Erika Lorraine Milam, Science"Together with ten colleagues, DeSilva courageously takes up this perennially red-hot founding text of his discipline."---Jessica Riskin, New York Review of Books"A fascinating, comprehensive, and accessible collection of essays. . . . A Most Interesting Problem gives credit to Darwin where credit is due, but is unabashed in its systematic rejection of outdated science."---Lydia Pyne, JSTOR Daily"In this tribute to how science operates, 10 contributors revisit Descent on the 150th anniversary of its publication in a quest for understanding the origin, biological variation, behavior, and evolution of humans. . . . Each of the contributors adds something valuable to the conversation." * Kirkus Reviews *"This important new collection of commentaries on what is perhaps the most challenging of Darwins books in our own time, takes up the evidence for human evolution, our place in the family tree, the origins of civilization, of human races, and of sex differences in ways that are both meaningful as well as accessible to those both inside and outside of the scholarly world who are interested in reading and wrestling with this important and core work of Charles Darwin for themselves."---Johannes E. Riutta, The Well-Read Naturalist"[A] unique presentation of the many scientific ideas and hypotheses of Darwins "Descent of Man". [A Most Interesting Problem] is a very interesting book about how sometimes scientific beliefs that have existed for decades can easily be debunked using modern technology."---Molly Gabler-Smith, Integrative and Comparative Biology"This is an especially important and timely project because Darwins volume is chock-full of creative, thought-provoking arguments and speculations about human evolution that span an extremely wide range of subjects, and after 150 years, many of these are overdue for a fresh reconsideration."---Jason Winning, Quarterly Review of Biology"This summary of Darwins contributions to understanding human evolution should interest not only biologists and anthropologists but all concerned about the fate of the human species."---J. S. Schwartz, CHOICE"A Most Interesting Problem is a fantastic run-down of todays understanding of human evolution and a great showcase of the scientific process."---Tibi Puiu, ZME Science"Fascinating reading about the development of science, and the cultural blindspots than can misdirect even the most brilliant scientists."---Ian Angus, Climate & Capitalism"An excellent distillation of the 150-year history of the science and politics of this field."---Rob Barton, Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Long Description Leading scholars take stock of Darwins ideas about human evolution in the light of modern science In 1871, Charles Darwin published The Descent of Man , a companion to Origin of Species in which he attempted to explain human evolution, a topic he called the highest and most interesting problem for the naturalist. A Most Interesting Problem brings together twelve world-class scholars and science communicators to investigate what Darwin got right -- and what he got wrong -- about the origin, history, and biological variation of humans. Edited by Jeremy DeSilva and with an introduction by acclaimed Darwin biographer Janet Browne, A Most Interesting Problem draws on the latest discoveries in fields such as genetics, paleontology, bioarchaeology, anthropology, and primatology. This compelling and accessible book tackles the very subjects Darwin explores in Descent , including the evidence for human evolution, our place in the family tree, the origins of civilisation, human races, and sex differences. A Most Interesting Problem is a testament to how scientific ideas are tested and how evidence helps to structure our narratives about human origins, showing how some of Darwins ideas have withstood more than a century of scrutiny while others have not. A Most Interesting Problem features contributions by Janet Browne, Jeremy DeSilva, Holly Dunsworth, Agustin Fuentes, Ann Gibbons, Yohannes Haile-Selassie, Brian Hare, John Hawks, Suzana Herculano-Houzel, Kristina Killgrove, Alice Roberts, and Michael Ryan. Review Quote "Together with ten colleagues, DeSilva courageously takes up this perennially red-hot founding text of his discipline." ---Jessica Riskin, New York Review of Books Details ISBN0691242062 Author Janet Browne Publisher Princeton University Press Format Paperback Pages 288 Year 2022 ISBN-13 9780691242064 Publication Date 2022-11-29 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations 19 b/w illus. NZ Release Date 2022-11-29 US Release Date 2022-11-29 UK Release Date 2022-11-29 ISBN-10 0691242062 Edited by Jeremy DeSilva Subtitle What Darwins Descent of Man Got Right and Wrong about Human Evolution DEWEY 591.562 Alternative 9780691191140 AU Release Date 2022-11-28 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161698772;

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