TITLE:Sapiens A Brief History of Humankind

PUBLISHER:VINTAGE

ISBN:9780099590088

DEC-INDEX :909

YEAR:2015

RESUME:"Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" is a groundbreaking book written by Yuval Noah Harari that takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the history of humanity, from our earliest ancestors to the present day. The book offers a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of how Homo sapiens evolved, conquered the world, and shaped the course of history. The book is divided into four main sections: The Cognitive Revolution: Harari delves into the cognitive revolution that occurred around 70,000 years ago when Homo sapiens developed the ability to think and communicate in complex ways. This cognitive leap allowed humans to form societies, share myths and stories, and collaborate on a large scale, which laid the foundation for our cultural development. The Agricultural Revolution: Harari explores how the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural societies around 12,000 years ago brought about significant changes in human behavior, leading to the rise of permanent settlements, social hierarchies, and new challenges and opportunities. The Unification of Humankind: This section focuses on how Homo sapiens gradually formed larger societies and eventually developed empires and religions that unified diverse groups of people under common ideologies. Harari discusses the role of language, money, and belief systems in fostering cooperation and enabling human domination. The Scientific Revolution: Harari takes readers through the Scientific Revolution, which began several centuries ago and led to unprecedented advancements in knowledge, technology, and understanding of the natural world. This era has shaped the modern world, paving the way for scientific discoveries, industrialization, and globalization. Throughout the book, Harari raises thought-provoking questions about the impact of human actions on the planet and other species, as well as the potential challenges that lie ahead. He explores how our species' ability to create myths, beliefs, and fictions has played a crucial role in shaping human societies, culture, and progress. "Sapiens" offers a compelling narrative that combines anthropology, history, and science to provide readers with a profound understanding of our shared human story. Harari's thought-provoking insights challenge conventional wisdom and encourage readers to contemplate the future of humankind in light of our remarkable past

N_PAGES:498

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