In the Shadow of Man
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:2nd Dec '99
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'One of history's most impressive field studies; an instant animal classic' TIME
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.
'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
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
ISBN: 9780753809471
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 30mm
Weight: 272g
384 pages