Chris Stringer, the leading expert in the field of human evolution, offers a compelling work titled The Origin of Our Species, where he analyzes the major questions of the ongoing debate about the origins of human life on Earth. Where did humanity come from? How did we spread across the world? Are we distinct from Neanderthals or do some of us carry their genes? When did humans become "modern" - are traits such as art, technology, language, and belief unique to us? Has human evolution stopped or are we still evolving? Chris Stringer, with extensive research on the origins of humanity, draws evidence from fossils, archaeology, Charles Darwin's theories, and mysterious ancient DNA to reveal our story.

Excerpts from reviews: "A new perspective on our definition and place in history" - Sunday Times. "The Origin of Our Species should be the indispensable source on the subject" - BBC Focus. "An impressive read with a mix of anecdotes and a clear explanation of the latest science" - New Scientist.

Chris Stringer works in the Department of Palaeontology at the Natural History Museum and leads the project Ancient Human Occupation of Britain, which aims to reconstruct the first analytical history of Britain's initial habitation by early humans. His previous titles include African Exodus: The Origins of Modern Humanity and Homo Britannicus, which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize in 2007.

Pages: 352, Dimensions: 13x13cm.