Built on Bones

In "Built on Bones," Brenna Hassett explores the evolution of human society as it transitioned from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to urban living, examining the surprising reasons our ancestors chose to settle in cities despite the myriad of health risks involved. Drawing on research from skeletal remains around the world, Hassett delves into the impacts of urbanization on human longevity, growth, and overall health. The book offers a critical look at the misadventures of metropolitan life and what they may mean for our future as the world continues to urbanize.