The story of the discovery of “Lucy”—the oldest, best-preserved skeleton of any erect-walking human ancestor ever found.
When Donald Johanson found a partial skeleton, approximately 3.5 million years old, in a remote region of Ethiopia in 1974, a headline-making controversy was launched that continues today. Bursting
with all the suspense and intrigue of a fast-paced adventure novel, here is Johanson’s lively account of the extraordinary discovery of “Lucy.”
By expounding the controversial change Lucy makes in our view of human origins, Johanson provides a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of the history of paleoanthropology and the colorful, eccentric
characters who were and are a part of it. Never before have the mystery and intricacy of our origins been so clearly and compellingly explained as in this astonishing and dramatic book.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“One of the most compelling scientific investigations ever undertaken.” —New York Times Book Review
“A riveting real-life saga of scientific detection.” —Cosmopolitan
“Johanson is doing for the earth what Carl Sagan has done for the Cosmos. —Cleveland Plain Dealer
“A glorious success…The science manages to be as exciting and spellbinding as the juiciest gossip.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“There is a youthful vitality in Johanson’s story, a combination of romantic fervor, gee whiz, inexperience, adventure, even danger.” —Kirkus Reviews
Donald Johanson discovered the famous 3.2 million-year-old skeleton named Lucy in 1974 in a remote region of Ethiopia known as Hadar and, with a team of investigators, revised society’s
understanding of human evolution. Although dozens of other significant hominid fossils of all ages have been found, Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis) continues to be the benchmark to which
all discoveries are compared. He is the author of several popular books, including Lucy: The Beginnings of Humankind (with Maitland Edey), which won the 1981 American Book Award in Science,
and has written or contributed to hundreds of articles. He is a distinguished member of the Siena Academy of Sciences in Italy and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. His numerous honors
include medals from the Explorers Club and the California Academy of Sciences. He established the renowned Laboratory of Physical Anthropology at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the
Institute of Human Origins, based at Arizona State University, where he serves as the Virginia M. Ullman Chair in Human Origins.
Titles by Author
Author Bio: Maitland Edey
Maitland Edey (1910–1992) was awarded (with Donald C. Johanson) the National Book Award in Science for Lucy: The Beginnings of Mankind. His other works include Blueprints: Solving
the Mystery of Evolution.
Titles by Author
Details
Details
Format:
CD
Format:
Library CD
Format:
MP3 CD
Available Formats :
CD, Library CD, MP3 CD
Category:
Nonfiction/Social Science
Publisher:
Early Man Publishing Company
Publisher:
Early Man Publishing Company
Publisher:
Early Man Publishing Company
CDs:
13
CDs:
13
CDs:
2
Runtime:
14.94
ISBN:
9781094102634
ISBN:
9781094102627
ISBN:
9781094102641
Audience:
Adult
Language:
English
To listen to this title you will need our latest app
Due to publishing rights this title requires DRM and can only be listened to in the Blackstone Library app
DRM (Digital Rights Management) is a copyright protection for digital media. While much of Blackstone Library’s content is DRM free, and allows for usage across platforms, select products on Blackstone Library are required by publishers to have DRM protected files. These products will be playable exclusively on the BlackstoneLibrary.com apps, available for iOS and Android devices.
To listen to this title you will need our latest app
1618613201
1569533170
We use cookies to improve our website and give you the best service possible. By using our website, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn more here.