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The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis

The Most Credible Theory of Human Evolution

Elaine Morgan

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English
Souvenir Press
02 March 2017
"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, while expressing complex ideas for the general reader in a clear and accessible style. A documentary by Sir David Attenborough, The Waterside Ape, is based on Morgan's Aquatic Ape Hypothesis."""

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Imprint:   Souvenir Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 196mm,  Width: 130mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   150g
ISBN:   9780285643611
ISBN 10:   0285643614
Pages:   208
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

<b>Elaine Morgan</b> (1920-2013) was the author of the 1972 book <i>The Descent of Woman</i>, which suggested that human evolution had an aquatic origin. This idea was attacked at first by scientists, but the book became an international bestseller. In the decades since, Morgan s aquatic ape hypothesis has gained widespread support. She was also a BAFTA-winning television writer.

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Attenborough asks whether this theory is any closer to achieving mainstream acceptance. --BBC Focus, on The Waterside Ape


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