CHEMENG 2G03 Lecture Notes - Himalayas, Rendille People, Kalahari Desert
4 Mar 2014
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The novel wayfinders is a fascinating investigation of cultural diversity throughout the world. Written by one of the most famous modern day anthropologists, wade davis, the book revolves around the dangers presented by the imminent loss of human culture. The timeline of this novel goes back to 60,000 years ago when archaeologists speculate that humans began to first leave the continent of africa, believed to be home to the first evidence of humanity. Over the course of 40,000 years, we as a species have spread across the other continents. The neothilic revolution arrived 10,000 years ago, when humans began to harness plants and animals allowing them to generate surplus amounts of food. This was a major stepping stone for civilization as it led to the development of designated specialties. Another jump in the timeline brings us to a mere 400 years ago, where the book investigates the expansion of european colonies and the ramifications it had on pre-existing cultures.
