Title
The Singing Neanderthals: The Origins Of Music, Language, Mind, And Body
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
The Propensity To Make Music Is The Most Mysterious, Wonderful, And Neglected Feature Of Humankind: This Is Where Steven Mithen Began, Drawing Together Strands From Archaeology, Anthropology, Psychology, Neuroscienceand, Of Course, Musicologyto Explain Why We Are So Compelled To Make And Hear Music. But Music Could Not Be Explained Without Addressing Language, And Could Not Be Accounted For Without Understanding The Evolution Of The Human Body And Mind. Thus Mithen Arrived At The Wildly Ambitious Project That Unfolds In This Book: An Exploration Of Music As A Fundamental Aspect Of The Human Condition, Encoded Into The Human Genome During The Evolutionary History Of Our Species.Music Is The Language Of Emotion, Common Wisdom Tells Us. In The Singing Neanderthals, Mithen Introduces Us To The Science That Might Support Such Popular Notions. With Equal Parts Scientific Rigor And Charm, He Marshals Current Evidence About Social Organization, Tool And Weapon Technologies, Hunting And Scavenging Strategies, Habits And Brain Capacity Of All Our Hominid Ancestors, From Australopithecines To Homo Erectus, Homo Heidelbergensis And Neanderthals To Homo Sapiensand Comes Up With A Scenario For A Shared Musical And Linguistic Heritage. Along The Way He Weaves A Tapestry Of Cognitive And Expressive Worldsalive With Vocalized Sound, Communal Mimicry, Sexual Display, And Rhythmic Movementof Various Species.The Result Is A Fascinating Workand A Succinct Riposte To Those, Like Steven Pinker, Who Have Dismissed Music As A Functionless Evolutionary Byproduct.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Singing Neanderthals'? A: The main theme of 'The Singing Neanderthals' is the exploration of music as a fundamental aspect of the human condition, examining its origins and connections to language, mind, and body throughout human evolution.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Singing Neanderthals' is Steven Mithen, a prominent figure in the fields of archaeology and anthropology.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Singing Neanderthals'? A: 'The Singing Neanderthals' is categorized as a scholarly work in History & Criticism, blending science with insights from various disciplines, including archaeology, psychology, and musicology.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Singing Neanderthals' contains 384 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a background in musicology? A: Yes, the book is written with equal parts scientific rigor and accessibility, making it suitable for readers without a specialized background in musicology.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Singing Neanderthals' is the Illustrated edition, which may feature images and diagrams to enhance understanding.
- Q: When was 'The Singing Neanderthals' published? A: 'The Singing Neanderthals' was published on October 31, 2007.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in excellent condition and has not been previously used.
- Q: Does the book discuss the evolution of language? A: Yes, the book discusses the evolution of language in relation to music, proposing a shared musical and linguistic heritage among hominid ancestors.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from reading this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the connections between music, language, and human evolution, as well as insights into social organization and cognitive development of our ancestors.