The Aquatic Ape

Name/Title

The Aquatic Ape

Tags

human origins

Description

Why do humans differ from other primates? What do those differences tell us about human evolution? Elaine Morgan gives a revolutionary hypothesis that explains our anatomic anomalies--why we walk on two legs, why we are covered in fat, why we can control our rate of breathing? The answers point to one conclusion: millions of years ago our ancestors were trapped in a semi-aquatic environment. In presenting her case Elaine Morgan forces scientists to question accepted theories of human evolution.

Book Details

Author

Morgan, Elaine

Publisher

Souvenir Press

Date Published

2011