[Very Short Introductions 142] • The Crusades

Renowned evolutionary scholar Bernard Wood traces the history of paleoanthropology from its 18th-century beginnings to today's latest fossil finds and newest discoveries about the human genome. He provides an insider's view of the field, introducing us to the lively cast of characters, both past and present, involved in evolutionary research. This is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in the origins and development of humankind.