Born in Africa The Quest for the Origins of Human Life

Name: Born in Africa The Quest for the Origins of Human Life
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ISBN: 9781610391054

ISBN-10: 1610391055

ISBN-13: 9781610391054

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Authors: Martin Meredith

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Africa does not give up its secrets easily. Buried there lie answers about the origins of humankind. After a century of investigation, scientists have transformed our understanding about the beginnings of human life. But vital clues still remain hidden.InBorn in Africa, Martin Meredith follows the trail of discoveries about human origins made by scientists over the last hundred years, recounting their intense rivalry, personal feuds, and fierce controversies as well as their feats of skill and endurance.The results have been momentous. Scientists have identified more than twenty species of extinct humans. They have firmly established Africa as the birthplace not only of humankind but also…

Book details

List price: $28.99
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Publication date: 5/8/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.13" wide x 9.25" long x 0.76" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Maps


Preface


Introduction


Part 1



The Valley of Wild Sisal



Dart's Child



Broom's Triumph



White African



Dear Boy



Handy Man



Koobi Fora



Hadar



Laetoli



Bones of Contention



Turkana Boy



A Dance Through Time



New Frontiers



Little Foot


Part 2



Prototypes



Pioneers



Sapiens



Exodus


Glossary


Notes on Sources


Selected Bibliography


Index