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The dragons of Eden : speculations on the evolution of human intelligence
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The dragons of Eden : speculations on the evolution of human intelligence

by Carl Sagan

Examines human evolution and the mechanisms of the brain, including memory and sleep. The text explores intelligence in humans and animals, evolutionary myths, and the potential for extraterrestrial life.

Accession 33869 ISBN 0340226854 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
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