Born in Africa : The Quest for the Origins of Human Life (Paperback)

from HadriantheBlind

A good overview of the history of the study of human evolution. Covers modern analytic techniques as well. Focuses more on breadth than depth, but a very good quick read.

from AnnieMod

What happens when an author has two different ideas about how he wants to write a book? Most authors will simply write two books or make a choice between the two ways. Or find a middle ground. Martin Meredith decided to write one book with two parts. Each part is a very good short book that I wou...

from MarkBeronte

Africa does not give up its secrets easily. Buried there lie answers about the origins of humankind. After a century of investigation, scientists have transformed our understanding about the beginnings of human life. But vital clues still remain hidden. In Born in Africa, Martin Meredith follows ...

from MarkBeronte

Africa does not give up its secrets easily. Buried there lie answers about the origins of humankind. After a century of investigation, scientists have transformed our understanding about the beginnings of human life. But vital clues still remain hidden. In Born in Africa, Martin Meredith follows ...