| | In the shadow of man (A Dell book) |  | Author: Jane Goodall
Publisher: Dell Pub. Co
Category: Book
Buy Used: $1.02
Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 2047002
Edition: 1st
Pages: 304
ASIN: B0006VZQ2A
Publication Date: 1972
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Both a landmark scientific study and a fascinating adventure story, this best-selling classic is an absorbing account of the early years of Jane Goodall's struggle in remote Africa to approach primates in the wild as no one had ever done before. It is also the story of her breakthrough. "Apart from its enormous scientific value, IN THE SHADOW OF MAN is absolutely fascinating to read as a st ory of discovery . . . The whole book is enthralling." -- BOSTON GLOBE
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 Insight into the wild September 21, 2008
This book succeeds both as a story of Jane Goodall's career and as a portait of the life of the chimpanzees she studies. She captures moments when the animals' "human" behavior gave me chills. A fascinating read.
Most Amazing Story of Courage and Passion January 3, 2008
Kinship with Animals: Updated Edition
In the Shadow Of Man is the story of Jane Goodall's first foray into the African jungle in search of the elusive Chimpanzee. It had been her lifelong dream to go to Africa and live like Tarzan, learning to understand the behavior of the animals there. She fearlessly set out to Africa as a very young woman, then just as fearlessly headed into the jungle by herself. This was unheard of and would still require a huge amount of courage. Her mother joined her there and Jane began tirelessly searching for the chimps. Finally she found them and won their confidence. Her observations and hard work led to some of the greatest discoveries ever made about animals, including the discovery that they made and used tools. Before that, man was considered to be the only tooluser. Jane Goodall set the scientific world on its ear. She is an amazing role model to all people, but especially to young girls who have a dream that seems beyond accomplishment. She was my role model as a child and has served me well in that capacity! I recommend this book to people of all ages. It has continued to inspire me throughout my life, since childhood. I read it every couple of years. The stories are just breathtaking and the book is impossible to put down.
Brilliant June 27, 2007
Jane Goodall's first popular book, and worth every penny. It does not become outdated with time -- it becomes more interesting. Follow this work with her "Reason for Hope" and you will be blown away by the spiritual journey Goodall has taken over the decades.
Chimp-man continuum January 25, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
"In the shadow of man" reads like a recently published book, not published in 1971. The argumnets are strong that it is hard for dispute theory of evolution and our intimate relation to other animals. This book, and others, made me quit my religious beliefs that my parents instilled in me long time ago. I hope other people whill enjoy the book the same way I did.
I loved it! August 9, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had to read this book for school, and I loved it! It really made the chimpanzees feel like human characters. I wish I could go live at the research center!
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