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The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence (Mass Market Paperback)

by Carl Sagan (Author) "THE WORLD is very old, and human beings are very young..." (more)
Key Phrases: neural chassis, cosmic year, brain mass, Cosmic Calendar, University of California (more...)
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Product Description
Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends--and their amazing links to recent discoveries.
"A history of the human brain from the big bang, fifteen billion years ago, to the day before yesterday...It's a delight."
THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends--and their amazing links to recent discoveries.
"A history of the human brain from the big bang, fifteen billion years ago, to the day before yesterday...It's a delight."
THE NEW YORK TIMES

Product Details
  • Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books (December 12, 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345346297
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345346292
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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