RaveScienceRebecca Wragg Sykes nevertheless brings something new to this discussion ... The book’s scope is impressive, spanning from the initial discoveries and interpretations of Neanderthals to the diverse aspects of their biology and behavior ... beautifully detailed ... Without forcing the point, Kindred closes by returning to the value of empathy and compassion, arguing that both deserve a more prominent place in our theories about Neanderthals and in our attitudes toward our fellow humans and other sentient creatures.
