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The Neanderthals Rediscovered
- How Modern Science Is Rewriting Their Story (Revised and Updated Edition)
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
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In recent years, the common perception of the Neanderthals has been transformed, thanks to new discoveries and paradigm-shattering scientific innovations. It turns out that the Neanderthals' behavior was surprisingly modern: they buried the dead, cared for the sick, hunted large animals in their prime, harvested seafood, and communicated with spoken language. Meanwhile, advances in DNA technologies are compelling us to reassess the Neanderthals' place in our own past.
For hundreds of thousands of years, Neanderthals evolved in Europe parallel to Homo sapiens evolving in Africa, and, when both species made their first forays into Asia, the Neanderthals may even have had the upper hand. In this important volume, Dimitra Papagianni and Michael A. Morse compile the first full chronological narrative of the Neanderthals' dramatic existence - from their evolution in Europe to their expansion to Siberia, their subsequent extinction, and ultimately their revival in popular novels, cartoons, cult movies, and television commercials.
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- Richard hall
- 31-03-23
Excellent from start to finish.
A fantastic overview of the historical record of Neanderthals (so far)
I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the book; it’s both informative and interesting, and not bogged down with long anecdotes from the author.
Also, very well read.
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- Lmm
- 11-11-23
Delightful Reading
I enjoyed very much the content and learned more about Neanderthals. Nice narration. I recommend it.
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- Stephenodonnell
- 27-10-18
I have read a number of books on early hominoids - this is amongst the best
Very wide coverage if the subject in an objective way. Why did Neandertal man go extinct - its of options and probably not just one pressure that triggered an extinction. Really enjoyed it.
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- Marilyn Weston
- 19-03-24
A keeper
Really interesting book and so much to take in. It is excellent for the expert but is written in such a way that it is understandable and interesting to the layman. I found it fascinating and learnt so much and I shall read it again to glean more from it. It is nice to see the attitude to Neanderthals is changing at long last. I am so glad I downloaded this book.
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- John Lamerton
- 04-03-18
Very interesting
Interesting and informative. It clearly dispels the urban myths and is frank about the difficulties in drawing conclusions from what little evidence exists. It seems that an update to this book in 10 years time would be even more interesting.
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- anon
- 26-01-22
Very good listen
Intriguing and engaging pre and post history of the Neanderthals that covers a lot of ground.
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- Aspley
- 07-07-23
Fascinating. Read it.
Interesting and accessible account of current thinking in a rapidly developing field. Fascinating to trace the progress of improved techniques for dating and DNA analysis towards new answers and new questions
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- Nikki
- 01-02-23
Good if a little confused at the end
Overall I enjoyed the content, though the conclusion at the end seemed to contradict the entire chapter preceding it, so that confused me a bit!
The narration was difficult to enjoy though. A clear voice which is good, but he just sounded bored by the material. Exciting revelations were delivered deadpan, and by the end he sounded actually disdainful at times, as if he disagreed with what he was reading. I usually listen to lecture series performed by the authors, with passion and excitement and enthusiasm... this wasn't that. A shame really, I think a more invested delivery would have transformed this from fine to great.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-02-22
very interesting
I am a lay person, I found the book very interesting , clear with a very good narrator,
5 stars ..
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- paul hadfeild
- 02-09-18
This is a really good read
I highly recommend this book it is just very good start to finish i can't think of anything negative to say about it , if in doubt just get it you won't be disappointed. maybe it's a bit short .
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