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From the acclaimed author of Adventures in the Anthropocene comes a captivating exploration of humanity's extraordinary journey. Named a TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR, this groundbreaking work delves into the intricate interplay between our genes, environment, and culture that has propelled us to unparalleled success on Earth.
Gaia Vince posits that our species' unique ability to shape our own destiny stems from a profound relationship with our surroundings, rooted in the depths of time. It is not individual intelligence, but our collective culture that sets us apart. Vince illuminates four pivotal evolutionary catalysts - Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time - that are propelling humanity towards a new frontier: a transcendent superorganism she dubs Homo omnis.
Drawing upon cutting-edge research in genetics, archaeology, palaeontology, and neuroscience, Transcendence challenges us to reconsider our place in the world. Vince paints a vivid picture of our species on the cusp of something magnificent - yet potentially catastrophic.
Praised as 'a wondrous, visionary work' by Tim Flannery and lauded for its 'colourful survey' that 'fizzes like a zip-wire' by Richard Wrangham, this book promises to redefine our understanding of what it means to be human. Join Vince on an exhilarating journey from the Big Bang to the dawn of hypercooperation, and glimpse the awe-inspiring future that awaits us all.
Book ISBN: | 9780141984209 |
Book Author: | Gaia Vince |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 196 x 27 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-11-05 |
Book Pagination: | 320 pages |
Book Weight: | 240g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’