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A profile of Richard Leakey and his team at work in the search for human origins. Describes Leakey's transition to conservation work and war on elephant poaching.
“Science journalism at its best. Willis traces the complex issues…with style, insight, and a sense of wonder.” Library Journal
“The Hominid Gang lies firmly in the rarest genre of books by good writers who truly understand by dint of penetrating intelligence….” Stephen Jay Gould
“Always engaging…a delightful piece of work.” Roger Lewin,
The Washington Post
“Without a doubt the best you-are-there look at human origins. Darwin himself would have enjoyed this one.” Kirkus Reviews 5
“Delta Willis has provided a most vivid account which brings out the excitement and tensions of a fascinating pursuit.” Richard Leakey
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Human evolution, Richard Leakey, Fossil hominids, Paleoanthropology, New York Times reviewed, Paleontology, africa, AnthropologyPeople
Richard Leakey, Mary Leakey, Meave Leakey, Don JohansonPlaces
East AfricaTimes
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The hominid gang: behind the scenes in the search for human origins
1991, Penguin Books
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0140147322 9780140147322
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The Hominid Gang: behind the scenes in the search for human origins
1989, Viking
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0670828084 9780670828081
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Bibliography: p. 329-336.
Includes index.
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