In Search Of Adam: The Story Of Man's Quest For The Truth About His Earliest Ancestors - Paperback

by Herbert Wendt (Author), James Cleugh (Translator)

In Search Of Adam: The Story Of Man's Quest For The Truth About His Earliest Ancestors by Herbert Wendt is a fascinating exploration of the history of human evolution. The book traces the journey of human beings as they try to uncover the truth about their earliest ancestors, from the earliest days of scientific inquiry to the present day.Wendt delves into the world of paleontology, anthropology, and genetics, examining the discoveries and theories that have shaped our understanding of human evolution. He explores the debates and controversies that have arisen over the years, including the role of religion in the search for human origins.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the early days of scientific inquiry into human evolution, from the work of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace to the discovery of the first hominid fossils. The second part examines the major discoveries and breakthroughs of the 20th century, including the discovery of Lucy, the first Australopithecus afarensis skeleton, and the development of the molecular clock.The final part of the book looks at the current state of research into human evolution, including the latest genetic and genomic studies. Wendt discusses the ongoing debates over the origins of modern humans, the role of interbreeding with other hominids, and the possibility of future discoveries that could change our understanding of our earliest ancestors.In Search Of Adam is a well-researched and engaging account of humanity's search for its origins. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science, anthropology, or human evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.