Sapiens : a brief history of humankind / Yuval Noah Harari.
"From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution--a #1 international bestseller--that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human." One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas .Dr. Harari also compels usto look ahead, because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us, but also ourselves. Where isthis leading us, and what do we want to become? Featuring 27 photographs, 6 maps, and 25 illustrations/diagrams, this provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential reading for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062316097
- ISBN: 0062316095
- ISBN: 9780062316110
- ISBN: 0062316117
- Physical Description: 443 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 24 cm
- Edition: First United States edition
- Publisher: New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 417-428) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Part 1 Cognitive Revolution -- 1 An Animal of No Significance 3 -- 2 Tree of Knowledge 20 -- 3 A Day in the Life of Adam and Eve 40 -- 4 Flood 63 -- Part 2 Agricultural Resolution -- 5 History's Biggest Fraud 77 -- 6 Building Pyramids 98 -- 7 Memory Overload 119 -- 8 There is No Justice in History 133 -- Part 3 Unification of Humankind -- 9 Arrow of History 163 -- 10 Scent of Money 173 -- 11 Imperial Visions 188 -- 12 Law of Religion 209 -- 13 Secret of Success 237 -- Part 4 Scientific Revolution -- 14 Discovery of Ignorance 247 -- 15 Marriage of Science and Empire 275 -- 16 Capitalist Creed 305 -- 17 Wheels of Industry 334 -- 18 A Permanent Revolution 350 -- 19 And They Lived Happily Ever After 376 -- 20 End of Homo Sapiens 397.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Old Fort Branch Library | 909 HAR (Text) | 37810435302830 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Annie Hubbard McEachern Public Library | 599.9 HARARI (Text) | 34510000607166 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | NFIC 909 HAR (Text) | 31111002929535 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | 909 HARAR (Text) | 34208203359004 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | 909 HAR (Text) | 31781069948618 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | 909 HAR (Text) | 540191011030576 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | 909 HAR (Text) | 31781069948626 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/20/2026 |
| Corolla Library | 909 HAR (Text) | 39488600169082 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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