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Almost Human: The Astonishing Tale Of Homo Naledi And The Discovery That Changed Our Human Story
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This Firstperson Narrative About An Archaeological Discovery Is Rewriting The Story Of Human Evolution. A Story Of Defiance And Determination By A Controversial Scientist, This Is Lee Berger'S Own Take On Finding Homo Naledi, An Allnew Species On The Human Family Tree And One Of The Greatest Discoveries Of The 21St Century.In 2013, Berger, A National Geographic Explorerinresidence, Caught Wind Of A Cache Of Bones In A Hardtoreach Underground Cave In South Africa. He Put Out A Call Around The World For Petite Collaboratorsmen And Women Small And Adventurous Enough To Be Able To Squeeze Through 8Inch Tunnels To Reach A Sunless Cave 40 Feet Underground. With This Team Of Underground Astronauts, Berger Made The Discovery Of A Lifetime: Hundreds Of Prehistoric Bones, Including Entire Skeletons Of At Least 15 Individuals, All Perhaps Two Million Years Old. Their Features Combined Those Of Known Prehominids Like Lucy, The Famous Australopithecus, With Those More Human Than Anything Ever Before Seen In Prehistoric Remains. Berger'S Team Had Discovered An All New Species, And They Called It Homo Naledi.The Cave Quickly Proved To Be The Richest Primitive Hominid Site Ever Discovered, Full Of Implications That Shake The Very Foundation Of How We Define What Makes Us Human. Did This Species Come Before, During, Or After The Emergence Of Homo Sapiens On Our Evolutionary Tree? How Did The Cave Come To Contain Nothing But The Remains Of These Individuals? Did They Bury Their Dead? If So, They Must Have Had A Level Of Selfknowledge, Including An Awareness Of Death. And Yet Those Are The Very Characteristics Used To Define What Makes Us Human. Did An Equally Advanced Species Inhabit Earth With Us, Or Before Us? Berger Does Not Hesitate To Address All These Questions.Berger Is A Charming And Controversial Figure, And Some Colleagues Question His Interpretation Of This And Other Finds. But In These Pages, This Charismatic And Visionary Paleontologist Counters Their Arguments And Tells His Personal Story: A Rich And Readable Narrative About Science, Exploration, And What It Means To Be Human.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Almost Human' by Lee Berger? A: The main theme of 'Almost Human' revolves around the discovery of Homo naledi and its implications on our understanding of human evolution. The book presents a first-person narrative from Lee Berger, detailing the archaeological journey and the significance of this new species.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Almost Human'? A: The author of 'Almost Human' is Lee Berger, a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, known for his contributions to paleoanthropology and archaeology.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Almost Human'? A: 'Almost Human' was published on May 9, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'Almost Human' have? A: 'Almost Human' contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Almost Human' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Almost Human' a memoir? A: 'Almost Human' falls under the category of memoirs, as it shares Lee Berger's personal experiences and insights related to the discovery of Homo naledi.
- Q: What makes Homo naledi significant in the study of human evolution? A: Homo naledi is significant because it presents a possible new branch in the human family tree, raising questions about the characteristics that define humanity and our evolutionary timeline.
- Q: Are there any notable features of the writing style in 'Almost Human'? A: Lee Berger's writing style in 'Almost Human' is described as engaging and accessible, making complex scientific concepts relatable through personal anecdotes and vivid storytelling.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading 'Almost Human'? A: 'Almost Human' is suitable for readers interested in archaeology, anthropology, human evolution, and those who appreciate personal narratives intertwined with scientific discovery.
- Q: Does 'Almost Human' address controversies surrounding the discovery? A: Yes, 'Almost Human' discusses controversies and criticisms related to the discovery of Homo naledi, presenting Berger's perspective and counterarguments to those challenges.