Becoming Human
First published 2008 · 282 pages · about 5 hours to read
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Readers interested in human origins and prehistory, and in how archaeology bears on religion, may find this of use. The listing suggests a non-fiction book for a general audience, though its exact approach is not confirmed.
- human origins
- prehistory
- religion and spirituality
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