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The Old Way

A Story of the First People

by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas · 2006 · 378 pages

Patrick Collison
Patrick Collison
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Recommended by 1 Elite

Patrick Collison

About This Book

Renowned anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas reevaluates her transformative experiences living with the Kalahari San in the 1950s. The book provides a firsthand account of one of the last surviving hunter-gatherer societies, offering insights into human evolution and the ancient roots of social structure.

Genres

Science & TechnologyHistorySociety & Politics

Topics

AfricaAnthropologyHuman EvolutionHunter GatherersIndigenous CultureSocial StructuresSurvival

Book Details

Published

2006

Pages

378

Language

en

ISBN

9781429954518

Audiobook Available

11h 23m
Narrated by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

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