Close Encounters with Humankind

In Close Encounters with Humankind, paleoanthropologist Sang-Hee Lee investigates key questions about human evolution through innovative lenses, examining how fossilized teeth, big data, and geometric comparisons of skeletal remains can illuminate our ancient life expectancy, the impact of farming, and the development of our social behaviors. The book presents a collection of engaging, concise chapters that provide fresh insights into our hominin ancestors, their bipedalism, and early toolmaking and hunting practices, while also reflecting on our ongoing evolution.