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The Human Race

by Terence Dixon

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Presents the uniqueness of the human race, including the intricacies of language, art, and humor, the intensities of love and religion, and the dangerous by-products of war, pollution, and social distress.

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Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 306 — Social sciences Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Culture and institutions
LCC: GN357 .D59 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Anthropology Anthropology Ethnology. Social and cultural anthropology Culture and cultural processes

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Languages: English
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Published: 1982
Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 306
LCC: GN357 .D59

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