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ISBN-10: 0756619017

ISBN-13: 9780756619015

Edition: 2006

Authors: Robert Winston, Don E. Wilson, Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

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In the tradition of Animal and Earth, DK brings you a new definitive visual guide that takes a unique look at what it means to be a human being. This is the first book to cover all aspects of human life, from evolution and biology to society, culture, and the future of our aspects of human life, from evolution and biology to society, culture, and, the future of our species. The book examines the qualities that all humans share and profiles more than 250 peoples who inhabit the world.
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Book details

List price: $27.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/21/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 512
Size: 8.25" wide x 9.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.388
Language: English

Robert Winston is a British professor, medial doctor, scientist, television presenter, and politician.

Foreword
About this Book
Introduction
Origins
Body
Building a Body
Support and Movement
Breathing and Circulation
Fueling the Body
Defense and Repair
Controlling the Body
The Senses
Reproducing
Mind
How the Mind Works
Consciousness
Receiving Information
Learning
Memory
Thinking
Emotion
Language
The Individual Mind
Personality
Intelligence
Gender and Sex
Life Cycle
Childhood
Birth and Early Childhood
Late Childhood
Adolescence
Adulthood
Finding a Partner
Marriage
Family
Daily Life
Old Age
Death
Society
Economies
How Economies Work
Social Structures
Roles and Status
Power
Control and Conflict
Welfare
Culture
Belief
World Beliefs
Communication
World Languages
Nonverbal Communication
Mass Media
Clothing and Adornment
Types of Dress
Art and Science
Art
Science
Peoples
North America
Central and South America
Europe
Middle East and North Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
North and Central Asia
Indian Subcontinent
Far East
Oceania
Future
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments