Description
“Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” is a non-fiction book written by Yuval Noah Harari, an Israeli historian and professor. Published in 2011, the book provides a wide-ranging overview of the history and development of the human species.
“Sapiens” explores the journey of Homo sapiens, from the emergence of our species in Africa thousands of years ago to the present day. Harari examines key milestones and transformative events that have shaped human history, including the Cognitive Revolution, the Agricultural Revolution, and the Scientific Revolution.
The book delves into various aspects of human existence, including social, cultural, and technological advancements. Harari discusses the development of language, the formation of complex societies, the rise of religions, the impact of agriculture on human lifestyle, the creation of political systems, and the interplay between biology and culture.
“Sapiens” also delves into the unique characteristics that distinguish Homo sapiens from other species, such as our ability to create myths, cooperate in large numbers, and imagine abstract concepts. Harari explores the impact of these distinctive traits on our ability to build civilizations and reshape the world around us.
Harari presents thought-provoking ideas and challenges conventional wisdom about human history. He raises questions about the ethical implications of our advancements and discusses the potential consequences of future developments, such as artificial intelligence and genetic engineering.
The book is known for its accessible writing style, combining historical research with storytelling to engage a broad readership. Harari synthesizes a vast range of knowledge from various disciplines, including history, anthropology, biology, and sociology, to provide a comprehensive and thought-provoking account of human history.
“Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” has garnered widespread acclaim and has become an international bestseller. It has resonated with readers interested in understanding the human journey and the forces that have shaped our species. The book offers a compelling narrative that challenges readers to contemplate the past, present, and potential future of humanity.
Niroj Kumar Dash (Verified Purchase)
The author has done a great job of capturing the history of evolution in a nutshell. He has stressed more on the social and cultural aspects of evolution.
Another great thing about this book is its neutrality. The author, being an Asian, does not carry the white man’s burden of being politically correct.
Ravi Kanth Muddu (Verified Purchase)
A brilliant brutal analysis of the evolution of the human race and why we do what we do has been brought out so well that one wonders why missed the obvious. A must for all who love to understand one self and the social engine which is driving us. Highly recommended to read.
Dindu Ramesh (Verified Purchase)
This book is not only informative and but also entertaining. It challenges your understanding of the world around you. It’s makes you uncomfortable while reading some of the passages and makes you do a complete ‘U’ turn on topics that you though you understood. It makes you realize how far we humans have come and where we might be headed. Once you start reading it, it’s very difficult to stop yourself from reading it.
D.Nasar Mohammed Vali (Verified Purchase)
Arguably the best book from one of theSapiens, of the Sapiens, and for the Sapiens. This book really really puts history, religion, culture and science in the place they respectively deserve to be.
Nitish Sarkar (Verified Purchase)
Great book! Got me into reading a few more books on similar topics. The author takes you on a journey from the earliest history of mankind to the modern state of the world. Loved how the chapters and discussions in the book evolved. However giving 3 stars for delayed delivery. It took 6 days.