Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind (SAPIENS: A GRAPHIC HISTORY, 1)

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Often humorous, it is a great look into the history of humankind (as its predecessor was). Just with, of course, a lot more lively and vibrant illustrations. Sapiens is an epic history of humankind, at once readable and wise and compelling and thought-provoking... A breath of fresh air. Bookmunch Overall, I think I enjoyed this book even more than Sapiens primarily because of the illustrations and characters. To visualise the original content in this graphic version was a thrilling experience, and to do so along with Professor Saraswati was simply enthralling!

In this first volume of the full-colour illustrated adaptation of his groundbreaking book, renowned historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind's creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas. But what they do know is that homo sapiens have always impacted the areas they enter on a biological, ecological and geographic level. Where humans tread, other species die. I think it answers a crucial need,” he says. “Because we live in a global world, you need a big-picture understanding of history now to really understand your own life. Most educational systems basically just teach you the history of your country, your religion, your culture. I went through 12 years in Israeli schools and never heard a thing about the history of China, or about anything prior to Judaism. I don’t think I had a single lesson about the agricultural revolution. So people need this big picture, and Sapiens provides it in a way which we tried very hard to make accessible and interesting and fun.” However, I did learn a lot, and I learned that while researchers know an awful lot, there is an awful lot they don't know as well. The professor and popular historian expands the reach of his internationally bestselling work with the launch of a graphic nonfiction series.One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?

PDF / EPUB File Name: Sapiens__A_Graphic_History_-_Yuval_Noah_Harari.pdf, Sapiens__A_Graphic_History_-_Yuval_Noah_Harari.epub To make the topic transit successfully from text to graphic, many interesting characters have been added to the narration. This serves the purpose aptly as the storyline doesn't become monotonous or too intense for younger readers.Solid state physics Quantum theory Chemical bonds SCIENCE Physics Condensed Matter Física do estado sólido Mecânica quântica At the same time, seeing his theories visually makes them all the more concrete in your head, and you might tend to forget that all his theories are heavily reliant on his assumptions. Adult readers might be able to filter out the chaff from the wheat; youngsters might take his version as an accurate representation of the past. So the content is still relevant, but to be taken with a pinch of salt, just like in the original book. I definitely was not a fan of the artwork, although that might be polished up by the time this thing actually hits the shelves.

Lively, engaging... Transforms humanity's complex evolutionary story into something accessible enough for anyone to enjoy. BBC History MagazineProf. Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and Sapiens: A Graphic History Volume 1 and Volume 2. His books have soldover35million copies in 65 languages, and he is considered one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals today. The Guardian hascredited Sapienswith revolutionizing the non-fiction market and popularizing “brainy books”. These two points aren't to drive you away from sharing the book with your children, but just so that you can make an informed decision of when you want to share it with them. The book is still thought-provoking, but some of the thoughts I had didn't improve my opinion. I found the use of the Egyptian pyramids as an example of "cooperation" off-putting. Technically I suppose it is, but ... I also got tired of reading references to the Cognitive Revolution when I didn't feel we had been provided with a satisfying explanation of what exactly it was, so I googled it. I feel the book presents this theory as generally, if not universally, accepted, but I found that other models have been offered, and according to Wikipedia, some of the proponents of some other theories have suggested the Cognitive Revolution theory reflects Eurocentric bias ( Behavior Modernity Wikipedia article) While it was highly intriguing and very informative, I'm not sure who the audience was intended to be. Children, due to the presence of Yuval's niece Zoe? If so, the font was too small, too much and the drawings not the best. Additionally, some of the concepts were a bit too much for a child. Adults? Then some of the framing devices were a little...juvenile. Saya juga senang sekali dengan pemilihan kata "cocoklogi" dalam bab terakhir, rasanya seperti tim KPG menggunakan kata yang lokal banget dan pasti dipahami orang Indonesia. Salut!

Well yes, the book is heavy for a graphic novel, but considering what Sapiens was, this is perfect for those who want an insight into it without struggling through the intense content. Especially for those who aren't too crazy about nonfiction, this graphic novel will be a great way to know Harari's theories.One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one-homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? The series was launched in fall 2020 with Volume 1; The Birth of Humankind – which explores the rise of humans over other animals; how we spread from Africa to the rest of the planet; and the ecological footprints we left along the way. Volume 2; The Pillars of Civilization, continues to the domestication of crops and animals, the subsequent rise of cities, empires, bureaucracy, writing, and - of course – social hierarchies. Readers are taken on a wild and colorful ride through the Cognitive and Agricultural Revolutions, which are explored through humorous scenes, masterpieces of modern art, a fictional reality tv show, an Elizabethan tragedy, travel brochures, and many other pop culture references – along with guest appearances by the likes of Steve Jobs, Franz Kafka, Margaret Thatcher and Scarlett O’Hara. The illustrations are A-grade, no doubts about that. I never thought an intense book such as Sapiens could be represented so interactively. But mainly because of the rich variety of characters, the illustrations add a pizzazz to the book.