Brain for all seasons, a: human evolution and abrupt climate change
Auteur :
Calvin, William H.
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226092010
Date de publication :
15 avr. 2002
Dimensions :
2,2 x 1,5 x 0,3 cm
Poids :
567 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The earth's climate changes abruptly every few thousand years, with breathtaking speed, cooling the climate worldwide. For most mammals this has a devastating effect on population. This volume argues that the cycle has instigated the increase in brain size and complexity of human beings.