I've been lately very interested in early humans and our origins and how technology has developed after watching True Detective and Cosmos. I was hoping someone here might have a good recommendation for a book about how technology developed in early humans, such as fire, language, etc. Maybe this is entirely too broad but I would love to read about this! I appreciate any help!
There's a book I got which might be helpful- history in 100 objects or something like that. It starts with early human stuff, such as language, fire, farming etc. It's a really good read anyhow.
Try "The Human Career" by Richard G. Klein. Published by Chicago University Press. Heavyweight human evolution textbook, possibly dated since I did my degree ten years ago but should still provide you with a good basis for further study.
The Human Past: World Prehistory & the Development of Human Societies by Chris Scarre was the core text book when I did Archaeology 9 years ago. There was a new edition out last year so it should be up to date.