UC Berkeley Extension presents
The Role of Adverse Times in Modern Human Origins
The Enduring Value of Humanities in the New Age of Uncertainty Lecture Series
- When
- Tue Sep 29, 2009
- Where
- Barrows Hall
- Time
- 6:30 to 9 pm
- Cost
- $10
- Tags
- Education, Seminars
Description
LOW-COST PUBLIC LECTUREIn a time of economic, political, and cultural commotion, what do the humanities have to tell us? What insight does the study of the past offer? In this four-part series, join us for an intellectual journey through fields as diverse as philosophy, anthropology, literature, and ancient history. Discover how enduring questions might help us find new perspectives on the challenges the world faces today.
Anatomically modern humans are now known from East African sediments dating to approximately 160–200,000 years ago. It is only in the face of a rapidly deteriorating climate that both significantly reduces population size and results in an exodus from Africa, that we see the evolution of modern human culture. In this talk, you'll gain an understanding of anthropological work on these early human ancestors and some of the issues we face in understanding this critical phase in the rise of humankind.
Gary Richards, Ph.D., named Honored Instructor in 2009
More Info
- Link
- http://extension.berkeley.edu/cat/course2108.html
- Call
- (510) 642-4111
- Contact Form (account required)
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