About the book
From evolution to empire, how biology has steered the course of civilisation.
What if the key to understanding human history lies not in politics, but in our own bodies? In Being Human, astrobiologist Lewis Dartnell reveals how our evolution, physiology and psychology have directed the course of empires and ideas.
From the microbes that triggered pandemics to the chemistry that shaped our diets and brains, this is the story of civilisation seen through the lens of biology. Dartnell’s trademark clarity and storytelling turn complex science into a thrilling narrative about what makes us who we are - and how biology will shape what comes next.
‘Illuminating’ Tim Marshall
‘Refreshing’ Thomas Halliday
‘A gripping, red-blooded narrative from a master storyteller’ Jo Marchant
Editions of Being Human
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781847926708
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781847926715
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529925531
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473588813
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From evolution to empire, how biology has steered the course of civilisation.
What if the key to understanding human history lies not in politics, but in our own bodies? In Being Human, astrobiologist Lewis Dartnell reveals how our evolution, physiology and psychology have directed the course of empires and ideas.
From the microbes that triggered pandemics to the chemistry that shaped our diets and brains, this is the story of civilisation seen through the lens of biology. Dartnell’s trademark clarity and storytelling turn complex science into a thrilling narrative about what makes us who we are - and how biology will shape what comes next.
‘Illuminating’ Tim Marshall
‘Refreshing’ Thomas Halliday
‘A gripping, red-blooded narrative from a master storyteller’ Jo Marchant
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Being Human about?
From evolution to empire, how biology has steered the course of civilisation.
What if the key to understanding human history lies not in politics, but in our own bodies? In Being Human, astrobiologist Lewis Dartnell reveals how our evolution, physiology and psychology have directed the course of empires and ideas.
From the microbes that triggered pandemics to the chemistry that shaped our diets and brains, this is the story of civilisation seen through the lens of biology. Dartnell’s trademark clarity and storytelling turn complex science into a thrilling narrative about what makes us who we are - and how biology will shape what comes next.
‘Illuminating’ Tim Marshall
‘Refreshing’ Thomas Halliday
‘A gripping, red-blooded narrative from a master storyteller’ Jo Marchant
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Being Human?
History and Archaeology > History > General and world history
Where can I read a sample of Being Human?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781847926708
How long is Being Human and how many pages does it have?
Being Human has 368 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Being Human?
Lewis Dartnell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Being Human is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781847926708) and paperback(ISBN 9781847926715) and paperback(ISBN 9781529925531) and ebook(ISBN 9781473588813)
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