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The Hominid Gang

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An edition of The hominid gang (1989)

The Hominid Gang

behind the scenes in the search for human origins

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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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Publisher
Viking
Language
English
Pages
352

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Subjects
Human evolution, Richard Leakey, Fossil hominids, Paleoanthropology, New York Times reviewed, Paleontology, africa, Anthropology
People
Richard Leakey, Mary Leakey, Meave Leakey, Don Johanson
Places
East Africa
Times
1981-88

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The hominid gang: behind the scenes in the search for human origins
1991, Penguin Books
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Cover of: The Hominid Gang
The Hominid Gang: behind the scenes in the search for human origins
1989, Viking
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat

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Edition Notes

Bibliography: p. 329-336.
Includes index.

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New York, N.Y., U.S.A

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
573.2
Library of Congress
GN282 .W55 1989, GN282.W55 1989

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Pagination
xii, 352 p., [8] p. of plates :
Number of pages
352

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OL2060820M
Internet Archive
hominidgangbehin00will_0
ISBN 10
0670828084
LCCN
88040281
Library Thing
36706
Goodreads
4061866

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