Chris Stringer is Britain's foremost expert on human origins and works in the Department of Palaeontology at the Natural History Museum. He also currently directs the Ancient Human Occupation of Britain project, aimed at reconstructing the first detailed history of how and when Britain was occupied by early humans. His previous books include African Exodus: The Origins of Modern Humanity, The Complete World of Human Evolution and most recently, Homo Britannicus, which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book of the Year in 2007.
To follow the dramatic announcements that will be appearing in the
media pretty regularly from now on concerning new fossil finds and
detailed genetic knowledge on the mutations that distinguish us
from Neanderthals, other hominins, and apes, you will need a primer
to make sense of the story so far. Here is that book.
*The Guardian*
The Origin of Our Species combines anecdote and speculation with
crisp explanation of the latest science in the study of the first
humans.
*New Scientist*
When it comes to human evolution [Chris Stringer] is as close to
the horse's mouth as it gets...The Origin of Our Species should be
the one-stop source on the subject. Read it now
*BBC Focus*
Combining the thrill of a novel with a remarkable depth of
perspective, the book offers a panorama of recent
developments...Stringer's original ideas will open up avenues for
those who deal with genes, fossils or artefacts.
*Nature*
The Origin of Our Species [is] the right book by the right author
at the right time. It highlights just how many tantalising
discoveries and analytical advances have enriched the field in
recent years, and folds them into an appropriately comprehensive,
generous and nuanced reflection.
*Literary Review*
The Origin of Our Species starts as a clear, perceptive survey. It
ends by introducing a new way of defining us and our place in
history
*Sunday Times*
Sets out to tackle the big questions about human origins...written
in a personal, unpretentious style...a laudable summary of a vital
subject
*British Archaeology*
The most up to date synthesis available
*London Review of Books*
Stringer's writing style is lucid and all-embracing, pulling
information and ideas together from all conceivable sources to
support his central narrative ... stimulating, informative and
entertaining. It deserves to be widely read
*Geological Journal*
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