The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence
| Book | The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence |
| Format | Hardback |
| Language | English |
| Copyright | 1977 |
| Author | Carl Sagan |
| Publisher | Random House |
| Copyright Holder | Carl Sagan |
| Cover Artist | Don Davis (4) |
| Format | Hardback |
| Language | English |
| Location | United States & Canada |
| Copyright | 1977 |
| Pages / Font | 263 pages |
| ISBN 10 | 0-394-41045-9 |
| Library of Congress Classification Number | BF431.S2 |
| Dewey Decimal Classification Number | 153 |
| Library of Congress Call Number | 76-53472 |
| Impression/Printing No. | 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 |
| Chapters | Introduction • 1
I The Cosmic Calendar • 11
II Genes and Brains • 19
III The Brain and the Chariot • 49
IV Eden as a Metaphor: The Evolution of Man • 81
V The Abstractions of Beasts • 105
VI Tales of Dim Eden • 125
VII Lovers and Madmen • 153
VIII The Future Evolution of the Brain • 187
IX Knowledge Is Our Destiny: Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Intelligence • 227
Acknowledgments • 239
Bibliography • 241
Glossary • 251
Index • 257
Introduction • 1
I The Cosmic Calendar • 11
II Genes and Brains • 19
III The Brain and the Chariot • 49
IV Eden as a Metaphor: The Evolution of Man • 81
V The Abstractions of Beasts • 105
VI Tales of Dim Eden • 125
VII Lovers and Madmen • 153
VIII The Future Evolution of the Brain • 187
IX Knowledge Is Our Destiny: Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Intelligence • 227
Acknowledgments • 239
Bibliography • 241
Glossary • 251
Index • 257
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| Notes | Library of Congress Cataloging In Publication Data Sagan, Carl, 1934 - The dragons of Eden. Bibliography: p. Includes index 1. Intellect. 2. Brain. 3. Genetic psychology. I. Title Manufactured in the United States of America |