The Emergence of Man From wilderness to metropolis in 25,000,000 years

by John E. Pfeiffer

From wilderness to metropolis in 15,000,000 years--the unfolding story of human evolution & the human condition, as revealed by new discoveries in archeology & primate behavior.

Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, History, Evolution, Science

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[Vaibhav · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Emergence of Man By John Pfeiffer traces the comprehensive introduction to the evolution of Humans. Although It was written more than 50 yrs ago, but It still covers the fundamental aspect from pre history to the rise of Modern man. now the more research has been done on the subject, and best part was writing style. written in style easily accessible to both scholars or general readers. He provided not just several studies but also the thorough review of fossil records. He focuses on Tool usuage, structure of face evolution and how our smile evolve over time, he compares the modern man with early hominoids, their dress and social behaviour and how Hunting change the size of human brain.
this book was written long back, since then significant advancement has been made in genetics and fossil records and the analysis of records. Only disadvantages was lack of records on genetic info and migration patterns they followed. Currently I'm also reading Jared diamond Rise n fall of third chimpanzees. Hoping to learn more insights on the origin and evolution.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful anthropology book I read for such a course in HS. Incredibly fascinating and clear history of archaeological man to that date!! Would love to read it again simply because it was so cool and inspiring and fun to read and discuss!

[Joseph C. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to be a good resource book for early man.

[Kristian Mcminn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Old one but well written and very interesting