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No Page Unturned Book Club Discussing Sapiens

Virtual Program
2022-01-26 16:00:00 2022-01-26 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles No Page Unturned Book Club Discussing Sapiens Join the No Page Unturned Book Club for an online discussion of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. Culver City Julian Dixon Library -

Wednesday, January 26
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-01-26 16:00:00 2022-01-26 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles No Page Unturned Book Club Discussing Sapiens Join the No Page Unturned Book Club for an online discussion of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. Culver City Julian Dixon Library -

Join the No Page Unturned Book Club for an online discussion of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari.

This is a virtual event and will be hosted on WebEx Meetings via the following link. https://lacountylibrary.webex.com/lacountylibrary/j.php?MTID=m12ff9c3a6fbf642d431f4523a4149264

Summary of Sapiens: A Brief History Of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari (provided by the publisher):

From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.”

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?

Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.

Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us, but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become?

To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the library. Digital versions may be available through the library's digital resources via Overdrive (eBook or audiobook).

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Virtual Program | Book Club |

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Culver City Library was established April 1, 1915 in the new Pacific Electric Railroad Depot. The library moved to various locations throughout the city as it grew in size over the years. The library has been in its present location since 1970. The Japanese Garden in front of the library was a gift from Kaizuka, Japan, a sister city of the city of Culver City in 1974.

In January 2001, the Culver City Library was renamed the Culver City Julian Dixon Library by the Board of Supervisors in recognition of Julian Dixon, the representative for the 32nd United States Congressional District. The Honorable Julian Dixon, who passed away on December 8, 2000, spent many of his years in public service working closely with educational institutions and libraries that positively impact the lives of children.

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