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LEE R. BERGER is the Research Professor in Human Origins and the Public Understanding of Science at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. He was a founder of the Palaeoanthropological Scientific Trust, today the largest nonprofit organization in Africa supporting research into human origins. The director of one of the largest paleontological projects in history, leading over 100 researchers in investigations of the Malapa site in South Africa, Berger is the author of more than 200 scholarly and popular works. His research has been featured three times on the cover of Science and has been named among the top 100 science stories of the year by Time, Scientific American and Discover magazine on numerous occasions. Berger has appeared in many television documentaries on subjects related to archaeology, paleoanthropology, and natural history, and has appeared widely on television and radio, including NPR's Talk of the Nation, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered and PBS's News Hour and Alan Alda's Scientific American Frontiers. Berger was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2015 and 2016's Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year.JOHN HAWKS is the Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. He is the author of a widely read paleoanthropology blog, johnhawks.net. Hawks graduated from Kansas State University in 1994 with degrees in French, English, and anthropology. He received both his M.A. and Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Michigan. After working as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Utah, he moved to the University of Wisconsin—Madison, where he is currently a member of the anthropology department, teaching courses including human evolution, biological anthropology, and hominid paleoecology.
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Product details
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: National Geographic; First Edition edition (May 9, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1426218117
ISBN-13: 978-1426218118
Product Dimensions:
6.2 x 0.9 x 9.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.6 out of 5 stars
119 customer reviews
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I read all these books that have come out over the last 35 years since I earned a lowly bachelor's degree in Anthropology. All are interesting and help keep me filled in on new discoveries and new theories of human origins. This one offered something more, however; advances in the way things are being done. I was thrilled to read of the talented women recruited (and the novel means by which this happened) to carry out the initial excavation.I admit that the first part of the book, though interesting, seemed almost like an introductory textbook, in spite of the fabulous finds at the first cave site. But once the Dinaledi cave story got going, I was spellbound!Berger's effort to bring my field into the 21st century are vital. Had the opportunities he has helped to create been available sooner, not only would we know more about our origins, but many more good minds would be participating in that story. Too many promising anthropologists are forced to move on for lack of opportunity. The changes in process and access instituted by Berger and Hawk will bring much needed attention and funding to Paleoanthropology, as well as stimulate a host of new careers.This story is a win-win, for science and the public.
Ever since I read African Genesis as a young man, fascinated by the early work of Raymond Dart and the Leakey's, I have endeavored to attempt to keep up with the methods, techniques and discoveries of paleoanthropology and the many attendant scientific disciplines it necessarily functions in conjunction with. As a forensic pathologist I have a rudimentary basis of understanding, but this book does not require a rigorous science background. It is a thoroughly absorbing account of some of the most seminal discoveries of hominids in recent years. It's a lively, accessible story not only of the discoveries but of the intrepid team who discovered them - and the difficulties they faced. This is a superstar group dedicated to divining the origin of us. I don't see how anyone can resist this account - or fail to have an abiding interest in the origins of man.
If you are an armchair paleo-anthropologist (and I am, having got caught up in the Leakey discoveries when I was young), you will find this a very engaging recount of some incredible finds that have caused us to consider what we really know about ancient humanoid. Regardless of criticisms of Berger’s self promotion, I felt that as author he managed considerable objectivity and if his crowd-sourcing of research is not as earth-shaking as the book at times make it seem, he makes a compelling case that paleo-anthropology could benefit from increased inclusiveness.However my most important observation is the book was fund to read. Almost like a novel, and it was one of those books where I was sad it was finished. I enjoyed it that much.
I guess it's a bit more like 4.5 for me but why quibble. The only thing in this book I didn't appreciate was the cliffhanger at the end. :) The fact that it's possible to have a cliffhanger like that in a what is, essentially, a science book, is something I'm very grateful about. This discipline has been stagnant for way too long. In all seriousness, though, I wish it was longer, with a bit more details on the expedition and the people who participated in it. It's not all about the fossils, at least it isn't for me. I'd love to have more backstory.
This is a book about a pair of recent discoveries (with a hint at a third) of early ancestors (possibly) of modern humans. Since the discoveries were only made in the last few years, there is a lot more research needed before the findings become definite. This book walks you through the two discoveries as they are occurring and gives a modern day look at the workings of paleontologists and universities as they try discover some of our early history.This book also gives a good history of some of the more famous discoveries such as 'Lucy' and the Flores (hobbits). The author has met and/or worked with some of the more famous scientists working in the field right now. He is a strong believer is getting the information and the fossils available to as many people as possible so that everyone can see where we (may have) come from.The reason I only give the book 4 stars instead of 5 despite the great content is that I feel that in many places in the book, the author is being a little self-serving in trying to show himself as trying to change the system of paleontology while he is in the midst of making these discoveries. I do not believe that he should be trying to re-fight his political battles while telling the lay reader about the science and history of such discoveries.I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about the history of the discoveries of our ancestors well at the same time, seeing some new discoveries being made. The book was an easy read with short chapters which allow you to take the information in small bites which helps to avoid being overwhelmed.
A well-written and engaging book. I was somewhat familiar with the subject already, but it was nice to read the first-hand account of the discovery. The only critique I have is one that I often have of this genre of first-person science books for a broader audience- the author spends a fair amount of time discussing their critics but always in a somewhat patronizing manner. They are understandably passionate about their find and their work, but a clear statement of what their critics were concerned about and a straightforward response would make for a better book.If you're reading this review and enjoy this book, I'd also recommend The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story for another exciting tale of anthropological discovery, written by an author with a background in fiction. This sense of narrative helps to present a more cohesive story.
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