In “First Steps,” Jeremy DeSilva shows how upright walking was a gateway to many of the other attributes that make us human, from our technological abilities, our thirst for exploration, our use of language and may have laid the foundation for our species, traits of compassion, empathy, and altruism. The book also examines how walking upright helped us rise above all over species on this planet.
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What We Are Reading Today: First Steps by Jeremy DeSilva
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What We Are Reading Today: First Steps by Jeremy DeSilva
What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Odd Quantum’ by Sam Treiman
This is a rare and much-needed book: a concise but comprehensive account of quantum mechanics for popular science readers written by a respected physicist.
Sam Treiman—who was internationally renowned for his work in particle physics—makes quantum mechanics accessible to nonspecialists.
Combining mastery of the material with clear, elegant prose and infectious enthusiasm, he conveys the substance, methods, and profound oddities of the field. Treiman begins with an overview of quantum mechanics.
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