by Tom Wolfe
First published 2016
In a bold challenge to the Darwinian theory of evolution, renowned author Tom Wolfe embarks on a captivating journey through the origins of human language. From the buzzing hives of honeybees to the shrieking calls of chimpanzees, he uncovers a startling truth: the human ability to speak is a unique and miraculous gift, not the product of gradual evolutionary change. As Wolfe delves into the intriguing history of linguistic research, he confronts a scientific establishment resistant to his revolutionary ideas, setting the stage for a high-stakes intellectual showdown that will leave readers questioning the very foundations of our understanding of human evolution.
Genres: science, anthropology, evolution, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: intellectual-showdown
192 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company