In the Shadow of Man

Jane Goodall

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Phoenix
01 February 2000

Biography: general; Mathematics & Sciences; Wildlife: general interest

Jane Goodall's classic account of primate research provides an impressively detailed and absorbing account of the early years of her field study of, and adventures with, chimpanzees in Tanzania, Africa.

It is a landmark for everyone to enjoy.

'Jane Goodall's work has already passed into the legends of culture'and represents one of the Western world's great scientific achievements 'Chimps, as our closest genealogical cousins, hold more of our common evolutionary heritage than any other species can. Chimpanzees are not so much the shadow of man as our mirror, only slightly blurred by the mists of time' Stephen Jay Gould

By: Jane Goodall
Imprint: Phoenix
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9780753809471
ISBN 10: 0753809478
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 February 2000
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for In the Shadow of Man

One of history's most impressive field studies; an instant animal classic * TIME * Apart from its enormous scientific value, IN THE SHADOW OF MAN is absolutely fascinating to read as a story of discovery...The whole book is enthralling -- Monica Dickens I can't imagine a more vivid or unexpectedly moving introduction to chimpanzees in the wild than Jane Goodall's * New York Times * Jane Goodall's work has already passed into the legends of culture ... and represents one of the Western world's great scientific achievements ... Chimpanzees are not so much the shadow of man as our mirror, only slightly blurred by the mists of time -- Stephen Jay Gould