Buy new:
$42.65
Delivery Wednesday, November 6
Ships from: Amazon
Sold by: Prime Deals, USA
$42.65
FREE International Returns
No Import Fees Deposit & $13.26 Shipping to Netherlands Details

Shipping & Fee Details

Price $42.65
AmazonGlobal Shipping $13.26
Estimated Import Fees Deposit $0.00
Total $55.91

Delivery Wednesday, November 6. Order within 4 hrs 55 mins
Or fastest delivery Monday, November 4
Only 3 left in stock - order soon.
$$42.65 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$42.65
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon
Amazon
Ships from
Amazon
Returns
30-day refund/replacement
30-day refund/replacement
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$39.99
FREE International Returns
Book is in excellent condition including jacket, minimal wear, clean interior. Book is in excellent condition including jacket, minimal wear, clean interior. See less
Delivery Thursday, November 7
Or fastest delivery Friday, November 1. Order within 25 mins
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$42.65 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$42.65
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Human Devolution: A Vedic Alternative to Darwin's Theory Hardcover – June 9, 2003

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 148 ratings

{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$42.65","priceAmount":42.65,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"42","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"65","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"B4%2B7F4jh9dLCjbAg%2Fiyz%2FsQBa5QQ9%2FdGUPiRuaU%2BZzT66xVYLGECIBPl1Jzpdmnzl3ARf9RaXtm61c859W%2BDyiuYfVOMuiBi5Z9QxmjK%2F1FoRlMAGlIFTdRXnuWE0WE1L3N26nSzH1AzZzzs2cDmWOo9CL3Eykdw%2FVRwgQ1mf%2FD%2FAcwRSU0GDQ%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$39.99","priceAmount":39.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"39","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"B4%2B7F4jh9dLCjbAg%2Fiyz%2FsQBa5QQ9%2FdGeiGp8Vbcxkdopaa8mO9qXlRLnpSPU7Pmb12Nzi9vr7Eqvq%2FCsBHUtZC0XEiTyeAzyx0KWZlsL3EYx%2FX6AGJhd%2FY1V4dGvNhMvV%2F75aQ4aIWfxWiGlEKV7IZgI7EhIHjmOMKLLeekCpXE4gEzeqDHFA%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

If we did not evolve from apes, then where did we come from? Human Devolution is Michael Cremo's definitive answer to this question. In his characteristic style of meticulous documentation and research, Cremo offers a fresh and scientifically based perspective on human origins, with an emphasis on state-of-the-art consciousness studies. Take a fascinating tour through incredible enigmas of time and space, ranging from Precambrian microfossils to black holes to the planets of demigods, and discover how we devolved from pure consciousness to this earthly realm.

Frequently bought together

This item: Human Devolution: A Vedic Alternative to Darwin's Theory
$42.65
Get it as soon as Wednesday, Nov 6
Only 3 left in stock - order soon.
Sold by Prime Deals, USA and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
+
$35.16
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
$32.37
Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
spCSRF_Treatment
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Choose items to buy together.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BBT Science; First Edition (June 9, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 554 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0892133341
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0892133345
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.67 x 9.06 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 148 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Michael A. Cremo
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read book recommendations and more.


Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
148 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the book fascinating, thought-provoking, and scholarly. They also appreciate the writing style, which is articulate and clear. However, some readers find the book boring and redundant.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

18 customers mention "Thought provoking"14 positive4 negative

Customers find the book fascinating, scholarly, and compelling. They say it has many interesting references and provides evidence for the existence of mind. Readers also mention the author is objective and the book is a must-read.

"...Provides evidence for a conscious self that can exist apart from the mind and the body including evidence from William James and his experiments,..." Read more

"...Ch. 3 is a good presentation of possible proof that non-human species(insects and plants) existed long before the Darwinists would allow...." Read more

"...The book is fascinating in that the overall tone of narrative and methodology of logic is abundantly scientific and yet it weaves Vedic theology and..." Read more

"This book provides an overview of a number of topics, contemporary and historical: archeology, religion, extraordinary phenomena..." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style articulate and reasonably succinct. They also say the Vedic cosmology is clear.

"...And the NUMBER ONE REASON why I like it is the author!!! He writes so articulately, his words flowing effortlessly into my mind!!!..." Read more

"...Ch. 4, covering genes and molecular evolution, is clear and interesting,as is the discussion in Ch...." Read more

"...His explanation of the Vedic cosmology is also reasonably succinct and clear...." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the book boring, redundant, and a waste of time.

"...( they're also filthy, boring, immature, redundant, trite and trivial :-..." Read more

"...but to be frank, on the whole, I found it quite an insipid and boring read...." Read more

"...worth my purchase, everything else is either old news, and or, a waste of time for anyone looking to to actually access any semblance of what the..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2011
_Human Devolution: A Vedic Alternative to Darwin's Theory_ (2003, Torchlight) by Michael A. Cremo is a follow up volume to _Forbidden Archaeology_ (1995) which attempts to offer an alternative to Darwin's theory based upon an understanding of the Vedas through an amassing of anomalous evidence. This book takes off from the position left in _Forbidden Archaeology_, co-authored with Richard L. Thompson, in which anomalous evidence was presented in an effort to argue that human history extends into a far more ancient past than conventionally understood. This book continues with various issues concerning archaeology and the role of anomalous evidence in that field as well as considering the role of paranormal investigations in arguing for the supernatural. The author considers in particular the supernatural beliefs of Alfred Russell Wallace a co-discoverer of the theory of evolution along with Charles Darwin. The author also examines various instances of UFO phenomena and miraculous healings as well as various other articles of anomalous experience. Finally, the author argues for a worldview based on the Vedas in line with the Bhaktivedanta Institute. While much in this book can be challenged, I felt that much of the evidence presented proves difficult to ignore. The question of anomalous evidence remains a difficult one especially in light of the findings presented in this book.

The book includes the following chapters-

Introduction - lays out the evidence as presented in _Human Devolution_ and considers some of the academic reaction to this book. Presents evidence against Darwin's theory and relates some of the reaction to this including positive reaction. Explains the role of the conscious self and provides evidence for the existence of a conscious self in the philosophy of mind. Considers evidence for the paranormal including the work of scientists such as Alfred Russell Wallace and Marie Curie. Considers other forms of anomalous evidence including the role of UFO phenomena and miraculous healings.

Ascended Apes or Fallen Angels? - examines some of the controversy that originally surrounded Darwin's evolutionary account including the role of T. H. Huxley and Wilberforce and noting Huxley's triumph and the acceptance of the Darwinian account. Notes the role of Disraeli on the side of the "angels" explaining his remarks on this controversy. Provides evidence for altered states of consciousness including comments from the Vedic tradition.

Forbidden Archaeology: The Hidden History of the Human Race - provides examples of problems with the current theory and lays out the case for a more ancient human history than previously accepted. Considers various examples of anomalous evidence as presented in the first book including evidence for culture in distant ages and evidence from extremely old fossils. Further considers the controversy brought about by these issues and examines the reaction of mainstream science.

The Extreme Antiquity of Nonhuman Species - provides evidence for the extreme antiquity of nonhuman species including fossil evidence and relates various issues surrounding the controversy. Considers cases of plant and animal life and asks the question - What is the history of other living things on earth.

Genes, Design, and Designer - considers the case of genetic evidence noting the role of DNA and explaining how DNA came to be discovered. Examines the issue of the beginning of life, the question concerning natural selection and whether or not natural selection is capable of accounting for the beginning of life, examines further issues from genetics and considers evidence for design as opposed to chance noting the role of species relatedness.

Beyond Stones and Bones: Alfred R. Wallace and the Spirit World - examines the case of Alfred Russell Wallace, co-discoverer of the theory of evolution, and notes his progression into spiritualistic beliefs. Explains Wallace's belief in the supernatural, his travels and discoveries, the issues of mesmerism, and his taking part in various séances which he attempted to study and understand. Explains the role of mediums visited by Wallace, the nature of the miracles at Lourdes, Wallace's refutation of David Hume on miracles, and the scientific reception of Wallace's ideas as opposed to those of Darwin.

What Is a Human Being? Matter, Mind, and Consciousness - considers the issues raised by the controversy between Wallace and Darwin. Provides evidence for the existence of mind, including evidence raised by mesmerism and the role of Bhaktivedanta and the Society for Psychical Research. Provides a plethora of cases of famous scientists who were involved in research into psychical phenomena including William F. Barrett, F. W. H. Myers, Sir William Crookes, William James, Lord Rayleigh, Pierre and Marie Curie, Camille Flammarion, Cesare Lombroso, Charles Richet, Margaret Mead, John G. Taylor, and astronaut Edgar Mitchell. Provides evidence from modern psychical research including the issues of remote viewing, the Ganzfield experiments, psychokinesis, and other issues. Provides evidence for a conscious self that can exist apart from the mind and the body including evidence from William James and his experiments, out-of-body experience, near death experiences, the issue of re-incarntion and fetal memories, and various other modern issues.

The Cosmic Hierarchy: A Cross-Cultural Study - considers various cosmologies and the cosmic hierarachy from various ancient traditions. Examines the cosmologies of Western thinkers and philosophers, mystical European medieval cosmologies, non-Western cosmologies including those of China, Japan, Korea, various Indian cosmologies, the Ojibwa cosmologies, the cosmologies of the natives of Australia, Easter Island, the Zulus of Africa, the Incas, and various other ancient cosmologies. Explains the contrast between materialist and mystical cosmologies and relates this to the idea of human devolution in Vedic cosmologies.

Apparitions, Angels, and Aliens - considers various anomalous evidence including evidence for the supernatural. Notes the role of communications from departed humans, possession by departed humans, apparitions of departed humans, superhuman personalites including demonic possession, Marian apparitions, evidence from the Bible and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu from the Vedic tradition, the Search for Extra-terrestrial Intelligence, the phenomena of UFOs, the case of alien abductions and sightings, and various paranormal encounters with aliens.

Paranormal Production and Modification of Biological Form - considers cases of paranormal healing, cellular regeneration in the laboratory, faith healers, stigmatics, the issues raised by the miracles at Lourdes, and other cases of various supernatural healings, reincarnation, and alterations of the human form.

A Universe Designed for Life - considers issues raised in cosmology including the role of the Anthropic principle and the argument that the universe must be designed just right for life. Considers the fine tuning of the universe and various cosmological constants which must be set just right for the existence of life on earth. Provides evidence from the Big Bang model for a Creator.

Human Devolution: A Vedic Account - provides evidence for human devolution as opposed to the evolutionary account in line with the Vedas. Notes the role of the Bhaktivedanta Institute and evidence for cosmic cycles in the yugas. Concludes with evidence for the existence of God and a Vedic worldview that they maintain follows from this.

This book offers various interesting proposals for understanding the universe and human history from a Vedic perspective. The author argues for anomalous evidence in his case to make the case for human devolution, a much earlier history to humanity than previously considered, and a Vedic worldview.
52 people found this helpful
Report
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2006
Here's a good Brain-Teaser ,.,.,. that everyone can empathize with!!!

How did human beings get here??? Where did we come from???

There are "2" good answers that everyone is aware of:

1- Evolution, Darwinism; we evolved from a damn monkey!

[I could never buy this explanation! I believe it's Nazism, "the blacks" being the missing link.]

2- Creationism; a God made the people! [I could never buy this hokus-pokus, faith is their only support.]

DID YOU KNOW THERE IS A THIRD ANSWER??? IT IS GAINING NOTORIETY AND STUDY FROM ALL GROUPS!!!

Creationist are NOT put-off by it!

Native Americans are NOT put-off by it!

Theoreticians are NOT put-off by it!

WHAT IS IT???? - It is put forth by Michael A. Cremo.

3- Devolution; humans are distinct from all other animals on earth!

[I like this one! If you think about it you may like it too!]

What is Devolution? The question must be posed in "2" parts (not 1).

1- What is a human being?

"A human being is a combination of three distinct substances: matter, mind and consciousness (or spirit)."

2- Where did human beings come from?

"We did not evolve up from matter (from a damn monkey); instead we devolved, or came down, from the realm of pure consciousness, spirit."

I'm starting to really like that "Devolution"!!! And the NUMBER ONE REASON why I like it is the author!!! He writes so articulately, his words flowing effortlessly into my mind!!!

Most authors writing today, of any genre, ARE PATHETIC ILLITERATES whom I cannot bare to read :-( they're also filthy, boring, immature, redundant, trite and trivial :-(

This gentleman has taken on a position where no one could even try to articulate, let alone tread water ,.,.,. Michael Cremo floats above the waves! This man is not a sightless follower! But uses "various ways of knowing in the pursuit of truth" (Human Devolution pg. xii)

Michael A. Cremo is one in a zillion!!! He answers every criticism directly! He supports every argument utilizing the official written record! He lectures throughout the world at all the prestigious Universities and Institutes of higher learning.

I have now purchased three of his books. They are all contemporary, written within the last few years.

The (3) books I've purchased by Michael A. Cremo:

1- "Forbidden Archeology" - (argues "modern humans" have been on earth for many millions of years, not thousands)

2- "Forbidden Archeology; Impact" - ("rebuts" criticism of Forbidden Archeology while answering all critics)

3- "Human Devolution" - ("Devolution" explained)

I was almost at the end of my rope ,.,. I thought I was going to have to read authors of PAST GENERATIONS over again ,.,.,. Thank You Michael A. Cremo ,.,. :-)

Sincerely,

Matthew

Phoenix, AZ
30 people found this helpful
Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
linda c auld
5.0 out of 5 stars very interesting alternative theory
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2023
after all Darwin's theory was just that , a theory
Fussy Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Cremo is not afraid to explore the most fascinating and mysterious aspects of our existence
Reviewed in Australia on January 18, 2019
A detailed and fascinating argument for the descent of the spiritual realm into matter against the dominant Darwinist theory of evolution. Cremo is not afraid to explore the most fascinating and mysterious aspects of our existence with persistent detail by bringing examples of the supernatural and unexplained to the forefront of his analysis with fearless precision.
Bill Robinson.
3.0 out of 5 stars Demasiado rebuscado
Reviewed in Spain on August 25, 2021
Interesante hasta cierto punto, pero hay muchísimas referencias del siglo 19 y no las suficientes del siglo 20. Hacia el final del libro, pega unos saltos con poco apoyo de fuentes fidedignas.
PolMac
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally absorbing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2015
I am not sure where I sit on this book as I have come at the themes dealt with here from an evolutionary perspective. I do however like seeing received wisdom being challenged and alternative views being offered. For this reason I thoroughly enjoyed the book and I think it is one that I will return to again and dip into for specific topics and research.
Jason O. Dwyer
4.0 out of 5 stars Some great bits
Reviewed in Spain on August 24, 2017
It covers a lot of ground but goes into too much detail at times for my liking. Having said that, some great bits really made it worth reading.