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From Lucy to Language

From Lucy to Language

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    Paperback 2001

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Synopsis

From Lucy to Language provides an accessible and up-to-date presentation of the evidence for human evolution: the fossils, artifacts and artwork that paleoanthropologists and archaeologists have discovered and debated during the past century and a half. Produced by a collaboration of scientific, photographic and journalistic talent, this visually stunning and intellectually satisfying volume is valued by professional and armchair anthropologists alike. From Lucy to Language showcases the specimens behind the science of paleoanthropology. The 200 colour illustrations, including many reproduced at actual size, feature the most significant early human skulls and other original fossils and artifacts. THE AUTHORS.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 272
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published: 09 Aug 2001
ISBN 10: 1841880388
ISBN 13: 9781841880389
Book Overview: 'A superb example of popular science writing' Mail on Sunday 'Rarely does one encounter a book that is readable, informative and beautifully illustrated ... a precious discovery' New Scientist.

Media Reviews
'A superb example of popular science writing' Mail on Sunday 'Rarely does one encounter a book that is readable, informative and beautifully illustrated... a precious discovery' New Scientist
Author Bio
Donald Johanson is known worldwide for his discovery of the Lucy skeleton. He conducts frequent lectures, has written five books and is founder and president of the Institute of Human Origins in Berkeley, California. Blake Edgar combines backgrounds in anthropology, zoology and journalism to report on a broad range of scientific subjects. David Brill has been staff photographer for National Geographic, and has worked extensively with Donald Johanson on field research sites for the past twenty five years. The authors live California, USA.