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Thumbs, Toes, And Tears

And Other Traits That Make Us Human

by Chip Walter

Hardcover, 256 pages, St Martins Pr, List Price: $25.95 |

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Thumbs, Toes, And Tears
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And Other Traits That Make Us Human
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Chip Walter

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Drawing on complexity theory, new brain scanning techniques, and the latest scientific research, a fascinating look at what makes us human identifies six traits—the big toe, an opposable thumb, the pharynx, and the ability to laugh, cry, and kiss—that separate us from the other members of the animal kingdom.

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The Traits That Make Us Humans

In his new book Thumbs, Toes and Tears, author Chip Walter explores the physical and behavioral traits that are unique to humans. He notes that humans are the only creatures to cry, and that technological advances mark another front in our evolution.

The Traits That Make Us Humans

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