Known as the First Family of Paleontology, the Leakey family's fascinating archaeological and paleontological finds in Africa stunned the world and reset prevailing notions about human evolution.
Presents an illustrated introduction to Mary Leakey, the twentieth-century British archaeologist who discovered a fossilized skull that linked humans to apes.
Presents a joint biography documenting the work done by both Jane Goodall and Mary Leakey with chimpanzees and evolution. Examines the significance of their work today and in the future. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
the Leakey family and the quest for humankind's beginnings
Morell, Virginia
1995
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.
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.
Presents an illustrated introduction to Mary Leakey, the twentieth-century British archaeologist who discovered a fossilized skull that linked humans to apes.
