The Evolution of Throwing and Its Significance

This chapter explores the biological adaptations required for throwing and discusses the prevalence and utility of targeted overhand throwing in pre-modern hunting and warfare practices. It delves into the hypothesis of early hominins using throwing objects for chasing away predators and obtaining meat with relatively little energy investment. The chapter also examines the anatomical changes in hominins that favored throwing and the link between throwing ability and increased hunting activity in human ancestors.