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The First Idea: How Symbols, Language, And Intelligence Evolved from Our Primate Ancestors to Modern Humans
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Da Capo Pr
Publication date February 6, 2006
Pages 504
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780306814495
ISBN-10 0306814498
Dimensions 1.50 by 5.75 by 8.75 in.
Weight 1.52 lbs.
Original list price $18.95
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Traces the evolution of thinking, language, and social skills among ancient primates and humans, linking these abilities not to genes and natural selection but to the development of cultural practices learned and relearned by each generation over the course of millions of years.
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Hardcover
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from Da Capo Pr (August 1, 2004)
9780738206806 | details & prices | 504 pages | 6.50 × 9.50 × 1.75 in. | 1.80 lbs | List price $25.00
About: A noted child psychiatrist and a philosopher trace the evolution of thinking, language, and social skills among ancient primates and humans, linking these abilities not to genes and natural selection but to the development of cultural practices learned and relearned by each generation over the course of millions of years.
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from Da Capo Pr (February 6, 2006)
9780306814495 | details & prices | 504 pages | 5.75 × 8.75 × 1.50 in. | 1.52 lbs | List price $18.95
About: Traces the evolution of thinking, language, and social skills among ancient primates and humans, linking these abilities not to genes and natural selection but to the development of cultural practices learned and relearned by each generation over the course of millions of years.

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