The Last Neanderthal: The Rise, Success, and Mysterious

The Last Neanderthal: The Rise, Success, and Mysterious Extinction of Our Closest Human Relatives

Scientists have long known that the popular image of the Neanderthal as a primitive, hairy, heavily browed, club-wielding brute is not supported by the fossil evidence. But to date, no such consensus has existed on the riddle of Neanderthals' disappearance. The Last Neanderthal, written by one of the most respected authorities he subject and supported by a dazzling wealth of material, paints the first full portrait of the most familiar and haunting of human relatives. Drawing on the latest findings and sophisticated new techniques of analysis, Ian Tattersall marshals the best available evidence to unravel the mysteries of the Neanderthals -- who they were, how they lived, how they succeeded for so long. Drawing on his own research and the work of others, Tattersall takes on the most fascinating question of all -- what happened to them? This revised edition is fully updated to include information on Tattersall's recent survey of all known Neanderthal fossils and cutting-edge work with Neanderthal DNA.

Country	USA
Author	Ian Tattersall
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9780028608136
Edition	1
ISBN	0028608135
Label	Macmillan General Reference
Manufacturer	Macmillan General Reference
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	208
PublicationDate	1996-03
Publisher	Macmillan General Reference
Studio	Macmillan General Reference
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Last Neanderthal: The Rise, Success, and Mysterious Extinction of Our Closest Human Relatives