The Neanderthals Rediscovered: How Modern Science Is Rewriting Their Story

by Dimitra Papagianni, Michael A. Morse, Michael A. Morse

Book Overview

In recent years, the common perception of the Neanderthals has been transformed, thanks to new discoveries and paradigm-shattering scientific innovations. It turns out that the Neanderthals' behavior was surprisingly modern: they buried the dead, cared for the sick, hunted large animals in their prime, harvested seafood, and communicated with spoken language. Meanwhile, advances in DNA technologies are compelling us to reassess the Neanderthals' place...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500292043
• ISBN13: 9780500292044
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.7"