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OverviewOver the past 25 years, a stream of fossil and artifact discoveries in the Afar Depression of Ethiopia has produced the longest single record of human ancestors in the world. Many of the fossils found in this region are the missing links leading to modern humans. This book chronicles the exploration of this unique desert area, focusing especially on the 1970s when the valley was mapped and many fossils and archeological sites were discovered. The author gives his personal account of the 25 years he spent researching the region. As co-founder of the team that discovered Lucy, Jon Kalb has first-hand knowledge of the research that was involved in the findings of this region and of the intense rivalry that has accompanied those findings. He discusses the political drama of Ethiopia and the effects this chaos had on the Afar. This book covers the scientific discoveries of the area, the author's own explorations and findings, and the political struggles involved with these discoveries. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jon KalbPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Copernicus Books Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.658kg ISBN: 9781475788211ISBN 10: 1475788215 Pages: 389 Publication Date: 31 May 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsAn Oceanic Desert.- Afar Gold.- The Awash Valley.- Louis and Mary Leakey.- Looking for Leadu Man.- Hadar.- Transition.- Famine and Fame.- Storm Clouds.- Desert Origins.- Dawn of Humanity.- A New Mission.- An Acheulean “City”.- Rebellion.- The Oldowan.- The “First Movie”.- The Miocene.- Crossing the Talalak.- The Central Awash.- Baboons and Pigs.- The Artifact Trail.- Human Origins.- Espionage Science.- Big-Game Feeders.- National Security.- African Cake.- The CIA Lives.- Prehistoric Feast.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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