Catching fire
Richard W. Wrangham
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Catching fire
Published
2009
Publisher
Basic Books
Pages
309
ISBN-13
9780465013623
Description
Ever since Darwin and The Descent of Man, the existence of humans has been attributed to our intelligence and adaptability. But in Catching Fire, renowned primatologist Richard Wrangham presents a startling alternative: our evolutionary success is the result of cooking. In a groundbreaking theory of our origins, Wrangham shows that the shift from raw to cooked foods was the key factor in human evolution. When our ancestors adapted to using fire, humanity began. Once our hominid ancestors began cooking their food, the human digestive tract shrank and the brain grew. Time once spent chewing tough raw food could be sued instead to hunt and to tend camp. Cooking became the basis for pair bonding and marriage, created the household, and even led to a sexual division of labor. Tracing the contemporary implications of our ancestors’ diets, Catching Fire sheds new light on how we came to be the social, intelligent, and sexual species we are today. A pathbreaking new theory of human evolution, Catching Fire will provoke controversy and fascinate anyone interested in our ancient origins—or in our modern eating habits.
Subjects
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Catching fire?
This edition of Catching fire has approximately 309 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Catching fire?
For most readers, Catching fire typically takes between 6h 26m and 4h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 9m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Catching fire?
The estimated word count for Catching fire is approximately 77,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Catching fire?
Catching fire was written by Richard W. Wrangham.
When was Catching fire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.