Meredith, Martin

Born in Africa: The Quest for the Origins of Human Life - London: Simon & Schuster, 2011. - xxiv, 230 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.

"Martin Meredith follows the trail of discoveries about human origins made by scientists over the last hundred years. He recounts the intense rivalries, personal feuds and fierce controversies, as well as their feats of skill and endurance"--Cover page 4. "Originally published in 2011 in hard cover in the United Kingdom by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd. This edition published in trade paperback in South Africa in 2011 by Jonathan Ball Publishers (PTY)LTD, Jeppestown, with Simon & Schuster UK"--Verso of title page.

9781868423644 1868423646


Human evolution--Africa.
Human beings--Origin.--Africa
Human evolution--Tanzania--Olduvai Gorge.
Excavations (Archaeology)--History.--Africa
Human remains (Archaeology)--History.--Africa
Africa--Antiquities.

GN 281 / .M663 2011