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Lowly Origin: Where, When, and Why Our Ancestors First Stood Up
by Jonathan Kingdon
- NATURAL HISTORY
- 2004
- PAPER
- 408 PAGES
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In this provocative book the ever-erudite, entertaining Jonathan Kingdon tackles bipedalism, a significant step in the evolution of our species. Written for a popular audience, Kingdon, both in sparkling prose and with his own original drawings, presents the evolutionary and ecological history of walking. With 55 black-and-white drawings. 16 line illustrations. two tables and 22 maps. Highly recommended.
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