{"product_id":"the-powerful-primate-how-controlling-energy-enabled-us-to-build-civilization-9781668062791","title":"The Powerful Primate: How Controlling Energy Enabled Us to Build Civilization","description":"\u003cb\u003eA captivating journey through humanity's relentless quest to harness and control physical power, fueling groundbreaking innovations while leaving a profound impact on our planet--from the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Wood\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Powerful Primate\u003c\/i\u003e presents a compelling argument that flips the traditional view of humanity on its head. Rather than focusing solely on our intellectual abilities, author Roland Ennos argues it's our physical power and engineering brilliance that have set us apart in the animal kingdom. From our bipedal ancestors wielding simple tools to modern humans mastering complex machinery, Ennos takes us on a gripping journey through the evolution of human dominance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will learn the fascinating history of how humans have progressively harnessed energy from sources such as wood, animals, water, wind, sun, fossil fuels, and even atomic nuclei to fuel our rise as the most powerful species on Earth. Our ancestors' ability to hit harder, throw further, and cut deeper than any other animal laid the groundwork for the development of agriculture, industry, and ultimately, modern civilization. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet, this power has come at a cost: environmental degradation and societal challenges have arisen from our relentless pursuit of energy and technological advancement. There is hope, however--the same engineering skills that have brought us here can pave the way for a more sustainable future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlending anthropology, biomechanics, and history, \u003ci\u003eThe Powerful Primate\u003c\/i\u003e is a thought-provoking story of ambition, ingenuity, and the costs of progress--a must-read for anyone interested in the forces that shape human civilization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roland Ennos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scribner Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668062791\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoland Ennos is a visiting professor of biological sciences at the University of Hull. He is the author of successful textbooks on plants, biomechanics, and statistics, and his popular book \u003ci\u003eTrees\u003c\/i\u003e, published by the Natural History Museum, is now in its third edition. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Wood\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Spin\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in England.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Roland Ennos \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47674877313181,"sku":"9781668062791","price":47.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_6495d0ad-768e-4827-a1de-0948f84bafca.jpg?v=1771915274","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-powerful-primate-how-controlling-energy-enabled-us-to-build-civilization-9781668062791","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}