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Sapiens: a brief history of humankind

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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari is an ambitious and thought-provoking exploration of the history of the human species, from the emergence of Homo sapiens in the Stone Age to the present day. Harari examines key moments in human history, such as the Cognitive Revolution, the Agricultural Revolution, the Unification of Humankind, and the Scientific Revolution, arguing that these milestones have shaped the trajectory of human societies and our understanding of the world. The book challenges conventional views of history, exploring themes like power, inequality, culture, and the future of humanity. Through a blend of history, science, and philosophy, Sapiens offers profound insights into what it means to be human and how we’ve shaped the world and ourselves.

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SS 909 HAR s

Publisher

New York : Penguin Random House., 2011

Collation

x, 498 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780099590088

Classification

909

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Subject(s)

Human evolution
History of civilization
Cultural evolution

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Yuval Noah Harari

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