Sagan, Carl.

The dragons of Eden : speculations on the evolution of human intelligence / by Carl Sagan. - New York, N.Y. : Random House, 1977. - 263 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cont.: Introduction -- The cosmic calendar -- Genes and brains -- The brain and the chariot -- Eden as a metaphor: The evolution of man -- The abstractions of beasts -- Tales of Eden -- Lovers and madmen -- The future evolution of the brain -- Knowledge is our destiny: Terrestrial and extraterrestrial intelligence.

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Intellect.--Evolution
Brain.--Evolution
Genetic psychology.