Finlayson, Clive, 1955-

The humans who went extinct : why Neanderthals died out and we su rvived / Clive Finlayson. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. - xi, 273 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prologue : when climate changed the course of history -- The road to extinction is paved with good intentions -- Once we were not alone -- Failed experiments -- Stick to what you know best -- Being in the right place at the right time -- If only . . . -- Africa in Europe : a Medit erranean serengeti -- One small step for man . . . -- Forever opportuni sts -- The pawn turned player -- Epilogue : children of chance.

9780199239184 (hardback) 0199239185 (hardback)

2009-020070

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Neanderthals.
Human evolution.
Social evolution.

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