leakey, richard e

A biography of the Leaky family which has dominated the small but fiercely competitive realm of paleoanthropology, and looks at how their powerful personalities shaped the direction of research and influenced scientific debate.

A prominent figure in world conservation and African politics details his crusade to save Kenya's natural resources, especially the African elephant.

An autobiographical account of the famous anthropologist's life from his childhood in Kenya to his position as director of Kenya's National Museum.

Presents a biography of noted paleoanthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey, and chronicles their research and fieldwork associated with their knowledge of human origin and evolution.

A biography of the Leaky family which has dominated the small but fiercely competitive realm of paleoanthropology, looking at how their powerful personalities have shaped the direction of research and influenced scientific debate.

Discusses the family whose discoveries led to breakthroughs in understanding human origins.