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The Denisovans: The History of the Extinct Archaic Humans Who Spread Across Asia during the Paleolithic Era Paperback – August 15, 2020

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The study of paleoanthropology is the branch of anthropology that examines the development of humans and pre-humans, often called collectively hominins, through history. Although paleoanthropology is directly concerned with human history, it diverges from traditional historical studies in that historians use historical records as their primary sources to reconstruct history, while paleoanthropologists work with bones and other artifacts hominins left as their records. Historians deal with the last 5,000 years of human history, while paleoanthropologists go back more than four million years to when the first proto-humans walked the Earth. Although the subject of paleoanthropology covers a much longer chronology than historical studies, the study itself is actually fairly new. As soon as man discovered writing, he began engaging in historiography (historical writing and philosophy), but paleoanthropology only really began in the late 1800s. As archaeologists began finding bones in European caves of a human race that was very different than any race in the modern world, the study of paleoanthropology was born.
The race of those early humans who were found in the European caves were later termed Neanderthals, and for quite some time they were believed to have been the race from which many modern humans were directly descended. Over time, the remains of more hominin races were discovered, leading many scholars to postulate a definite evolutionary line from proto-humans to modern humans, but at the same time it seemed more questions were raised. Many anthropologists began questioning if the Neanderthals were direct ancestors of modern humans, and now most believe that they were not, although scholars grant that they were closely related and many modern humans do indeed carry some Neanderthal genetics. This debate was unsettled until recently, when new scientific knowledge and methods were utilized to answer some of the most important questions pertaining to early human and pre-human development. Advances in genetic testing have allowed the field of paleoanthropology to make great leaps, one of the greatest was when the remains of five individuals discovered in a Siberian cave had their DNA sequenced in 2010.
However, the results of the DNA testing dramatically changed the course of paleoanthropology once more when it was revealed that although the hominins from what is known as the Denisova Cave were closely related to Neanderthals, much more so than modern humans are related to Neanderthals, they represented a distinct species of humans. Scholars began examining this new hominin race – which became known as “Denisovans,” “Denisovan Man,” or Homo denisovan – for connections to the Neanderthals and modern humans.
Although it has been less than 10 years since the Denisovans were truly discovered, much has been learned about them, particularly about their interactions with the Neanderthals and modern humans, their range, and their culture. It has been revealed that although the Denisovans were very similar to the Neanderthals in terms of genetics, phenotype, and material culture, the Denisovans possibly had a much wider range and left a bigger genetic imprint on modern human populations.
The Denisovans: The History of the Extinct Archaic Humans Who Spread Across Asia during the Paleolithic Era looks at the evolution of these mysterious humans and examines the theories regarding their history. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Denisovans like never before.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08FP45DDB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (August 15, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 49 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8675697977
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.12 x 11 inches
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Red Ryder
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Effort by Charles River
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
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I would never have thought The Denisovans was published by Charles River Editors had I not seen the the title page. This book goes into much greater detail than the typical books published by the Charles River Editors. Perhaps this is because so little is known about the Denisovans. Not only are the Denisovans adequately covered but the Neanderthal and modern humans are also covered well enough that their possible relationships with the Denisovans are discussed in a meaningful manner. If you have an interest in early mankind I believe you will find The Denisovans informative and offering a useful beginning.
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fogi bear
4.0 out of 5 stars Brief summary of the topic
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2021
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This is a brief summary of a recently discovered hominid group that was apparently similar too and comparable to the Neanderthals and near predecessors of modern humans. I was disappointed as the archaeological record of this group is very limited. And the authors briefly review the very limited set of evidence. Essentially, the authors summarize the current views that the Denisovans were similar too but genetically distinct from the Neanderthals and ranged farther east across Eurasia. And that seems to be all that is really known about this group at the present time.
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GMC
3.0 out of 5 stars The history and evolution of prehistoric man.
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023
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The first quarter of the book was about the evolution of our most it prehistoric ansesters. Then it compares all the groups that where in Europe and Asia. A lot of assumptions where made with very little data (bone fragments of seven individuals ). Thats one finger bone a couple of teeth from different individuals, no more than a few small bits of bone from a few others.
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DD Gott - Donadees Corner
5.0 out of 5 stars History at it's finest.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020
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History at it's finest.

I love history and Charles River Editors make it so easy to keep you informed! As I have aged I find that I have forgotten many things and this is a quick way to refresh my knowledge. The world is so big and so much has happened in it, no education no matter how good it is, could cover all of it! Thank you, guys! Quick and easy learning for every age.
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Avid Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2021
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...for the lay reader. Of course we want more, but the remains are elusive. Some speculation may seem a bit much, esp. if it misleads that same lay reader. Highly questionable to use modern autochthonous humans (in this case people in the Amazon!) as informing the culture of paleoantropological humans...esp. speculation about religious beliefs.
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Julie Tenney
5.0 out of 5 stars Short, non. Fiction. Research. Summary.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021
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Short, non fiction. All information in one place. I found the book easier than trying to find information i thought I saved from
The internet. I used ebook.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Readable book
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020
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Considering how little evidence there actually is for the denisovans this author has been able to flesh it out and create a nice readable book. Author did very good. We all wait with baited breath for more fossils.
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Montzalee Wittmann
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020
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The Denisovans by Charles River Editors explores the time of the Denisovans, Neanderthals, and humans . They all were together about the same time and all interbred. I wish 23andme had a test for how much Denisovans was in my ancestory like they do with Neanderthal!
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Martin Ternouth
4.0 out of 5 stars A good attempt, despite very little to go on
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2024
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When I first heard of the Denisovans some years back there was just a single finger bone. There are now a few more pieces of evidence, but not many. I suspect that more will be found over the coming decades that will flesh the story out more fully. But quite a good basic introduction. Just one euphemism that slightly jars, in this book as well as others on the Neanderthals. The author talks of "interbreeding", as if two competing tribal bands of different hominids meet and cozy up with a barn dance and the establishment of lasting friendships and relationships. I suspect the practical exercise of "interbreeding" was generally a deal more violent and non-consensual.
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Craig Dodson
2.0 out of 5 stars Poor Quality Book
Reviewed in Australia on December 13, 2020
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The quality of this book was rather poor and the information was generic at best with only a small proportion of the book actually about Denisovans. There were also numerous grammatical errors. Overall, the purchase of this book was regretteable.
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Kenneth James Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Another piece of the jigsaw?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2021
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It was an easy interesting read. It provided plenty of room for thought over the evolution of the human race, whatever that might be or will be
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Turmet Hoer
3.0 out of 5 stars Limited information
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2022
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The bulk of this small book is taken up with scene setting, that is padding! It is not until you get to the last part that the Denisovans are properly discussed. The prose is a little grandiose. A good, independent editor would be useful to clean it up. So saying, if you want some information about these humans, it's worth giving it a go.
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ThreeKnotNavy
4.0 out of 5 stars A short book about early hominids
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2023
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This book reads more like an academic paper than a history book but it’s nonetheless approachable and interesting. It begins with a general account of early hominids before focusing on Denisovans. Worth a read as theories about human evolution are in a state of rapid change and development.
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