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isabellediggle 's review for:
The Smart Neanderthal: Cave Art, Bird Catching, and the Cognitive Revolution
by Clive Finlayson
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
I bought this book in Gibraltar which set the scene for loving descriptions of the penisula and the ecology which has inspired Finlayson's academic career. I enjoyed the discussions of avifauna and their ability to help us understand Neanderthals alongside the ancedotal and easy to read recollections of the author's own experiences. Whilst Finlayson could be accused of self indulgence, his interests do drive groundbreaking research and provide fresh insights into Neanderthals, the natural world and ultimately ourselves.