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The Great Paleolithic War: How Science Forged an Understanding of America’s Ice Age Past

byDavid J. Meltzer

In The Great Paleolithic War, David J. Meltzer presents a historical account centered on how Science Forged an Understanding of America’s Ice Age Past. Its account follows central actors and turning points while showing how the story reflects questions in the wider field of science. Throughout, the author balances an accessible narrative with the complexity needed to understand motives, constraints, and disputed interpretations. The Great Paleolithic War leaves readers with key context and a clear view of the human stakes involved.

Publisher

University of Chicago Press

Publication date

Nov 03, 2015

Format

Print edition

Pages

680

ISBN

9780226293226