The Speciation of Modern Homo sapiens

Pp. iv, (2), 265; numerous text-figures (line-drawings).  Publisher’s original brick red cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, color pictorial dust jacket illustrated with cave painting on the front panel, lettered in white on the spine and front cover, 8vo.  According to the jacket flap, this is the first volume to address directly the speciation of Homo sapiens.  The volume addresses the nature of the species, our defining characteristic (language), and the brain changes and their genetic basis that distinguish us from other primate species.  The work contains 13 chapters by noted authorities in the field.  No ownership marks and no signs of use.