anthropology, prehistoric

"This book takes as its starting point ten prehistoric sites in Israel, the land corridor through which we humans passed on our journey out of Africa to Europe and the Americas. It's about where we came from, how we used to live, what we did wrong and how we thrived." --back cover.

Follows scientists in the field and chronicles debates behind the scenes in the study of human fossils.

A survey of the study of human evolution, offering a history of fossil discoveries and an insider's look at how the finds have been interpreted and misinterpreted through time.

An account of a discovery that generates new insights into human origins.

An overview of what we know of our prehistoric ancestors spanning nearly 3 million years, featuring over 150 illustrations, line drawings, charts, timelines, and maps.