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Discusses the great apes, the origins of language, dating the past, global expansion, and extinct species
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A splendid first volume in a projected five-volume "series" intended for the lay audience. The cover claims connection with the American Museum of Natural History, but the only connection seems to be that the US editor is curator of anthropology there. The copyright is held by Weldon Owen Pty Ltd, Australia, and Bra B÷cker AB of Sweden. The oversize (9.75x12.5") design is dramatic and appealing, and the visuals are great some 300 captioned photos and drawings; the contributions are smoothly written and coherently organized. Includes a glossary, but lacks a bibliography a serious omission. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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