From Lucy to Language
Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated (Publisher)
Published on 6. September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-84188-038-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
'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 ScientistMore details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
200 colour
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1440 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84188-038-9 (9781841880389)
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Previous edition

Donald C. Johanson | Blake Edgar | Edgar Blake
From Lucy to Language
Book
03/1997
Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated
€51.00
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Persons
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.