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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

By: Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan
Narrated by: Nick Sagan, Ann Druyan, Clinnette Minnis
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World renowned scientist Carl Sagan and acclaimed author Ann Druyan have written a Roots for the human species, a lucid and riveting account of how humans got to be the way we are. It shows with humor and drama that many of our key traits - self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics - are rooted in the deep past, and illuminated by our kinship with other animals.

Astonishing in its scope, brilliant in its insights, and absolutely compelling, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a triumph of popular science.

©1992 Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan (P)2017 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.
Biological Sciences Environment Evolution Evolution & Genetics Genetics Science Sociology Witty Natural History Physiology
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Wonderful tale of our ancestors and where we have come from. Some parts seem exceeding relevant to modern times. Excellent performance by Carl's own son. Truly perfect within the context of the nature of the book.

The story of how humans and our closest siblings

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