How children invented humanity : the role of development in human evolution / David F. Bjorklund.
How children invented humanity : the role of development in human evolution / David F. Bjorklund.
How children invented humanity : the role of development in human evolution / David F. Bjorklund.
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New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]
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G 2021/0169
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English
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Physical content
xi, 376 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Children, Childhood, and Development in Evolutionary Perspective -- Changeable Children: Evolved Plasticity and Development -- Adaptable Ancestors: Developmental Plasticity and Evolution -- Embryos and Ancestors -- The Adaptive Value of Immaturity (or The Benefits To Being Young at Heart) -- Develop...
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New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2021]
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Summary
"Infants and children are the often-ignored heroes when it comes to understanding human evolution. Evolutionary pressures acted upon the young of our ancestors more powerfully than on adults. Changes over the course of development in our ancestors were primarily responsible for the species and the people we have become. This book takes an evolution...
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How children invented humanity : the role of development in human evolution / David F. Bjorklund.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-343) and indexes.
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©2021
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G 2021/0169
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74VKa7B3LBgg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKa7B3LBgg
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ISBN
0190066865
9780190066864
DDC
155.7
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991024388319202626
