• A new scientific synthesis of our origins, offering a richly detailed narrative of evolution and creativity.
• Overturns standard wisdom on sexual behaviour, gender, violence, race & war by offering a fascinating new perspective.
• Offers a two-step guide to a creative life based on 2 million years of experience: Embrace diversity; welcome failure.
• Agustin Fuentes weaves in personal stories of studying monkeys and ancient art for National Geographic.
• For readers of popular anthropology books such the bestselling Guns, Germs and Steel By Jared Diamond.