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In the Shadow of Man (Paperback)

by Jane Goodall (Author) "SINCE DAWN I had climbed up and down the steep mountain slopes and pushed my way through the dense valley forests..." (more)
Key Phrases: David Graybeard, Gombe Stream, Copyright National Geographic Society (more...)

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"An instant animal classic." -- Time

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"Apart from its enormous scientific value, IN THE SHADOW OF MAN is absolutely fascinating to read as a story of discovery . . . The whole book is enthralling." -- Boston Globe

"I can't imagine a more vivid or unexpectedly moving introduction to chimpanzees in the wild than Jane Goodall's." -- George Stade -- The New York Times

"Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees represents one of the Western world's great scientific achievements." -- Stephen Jay Gould --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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"Apart from its enormous scientific value, IN THE SHADOW OF MAN is absolutely fascinating to read as a story of discovery . . . The whole book is enthralling." Boston Globe

"I can't imagine a more vivid or unexpectedly moving introduction to chimpanzees in the wild than Jane Goodall's." -- George Stade The New York Times

"Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees represents one of the Western world's great scientific achievements." -- Stephen Jay Gould

"An instant animal classic." Time Magazine

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Paperback: 297 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company (April 22, 1983)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0395331455
ISBN-13: 978-0395331453
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,193,012 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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David Graybeard, Gombe Stream, Copyright National Geographic Society, Lake Tanganyika, David Anstey, Mlinda Valley, Iddi Matata, East Africa, Game Scouts, Buffalo Wood, Kasekela Valley

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Animal Behaviour by Robert A. Hinde in Front Matter, and Back Matter
Through a Window by Jane Goodall in Back Matter
Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey Dr. in Back Matter
Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter on page 33
Animal Behavior (Understanding Science and Nature) by Patricia Daniels in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary account - even decades later, January 29, 2001

By	Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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IN THE SHADOW OF MAN, first published in 1971, remains one of the most extraordinary observations of chimpanzee behavior in the wild. Goodall begins with the story of how she arrived in Africa and her first days there, but wisely switches the attention from herself to the endangered chimpanzees she studies. She not only recognizes individuals but learns their distinctive personalities, describing in compelling detail the smallest of moments that illuminate who these great animals are. Unlike most scientists of the time, Goodall documents emotions and complex political behavior, the social hierarchy and parenting abilities, the aggression and the bonds formed between chimps that can only be described as friendships. In eloquent prose, Goodall tells the stories of these chimps - most notably that of Flo and her family - and will forever change the way you view chimpanzees.

The book contains several black and white photographs of the chimps, a real treat after getting to "know" these chimps in writing.

If you have any interest at all in primates or in animals generally, this is a must-have book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Observation is the key to all the doors of knowledge, July 31, 2001

By	Juan Carlos Uribe (Bogota, Colombia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The pleasure that Ms. Goodall had placed and received in sharing her life with chimpanzees is conveyed effortlessly in this book and touches you quite easily. I started reading this book not being to sure about what I was doing, since to know about the habits of these primates is not exactly among my list of favorite topics. So I just started browsing and before I knew it, sixty or eighty pages had gone by as well as my possibilities of getting up early in the morning.

The author will guide your through the complex social structures in which chimpanzees live to the very detailed and amazing details of their everyday life. For example that they would eat gladly a human baby if given the chance. But more important she makes you care for their lives not as a consequence of a higher scientific purpose, but simply because the more that we relate to nature the more we are embraced in its blessings.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Super-de-duper!, November 15, 2004

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Like another reviewer, I'm an anthropology student and I had to read this book for a class I'm taking. Never has a book, meant for education, made me both laugh and cry out loud. It was simply wonderful. You will learn a lot about chimpanzees, and I promiss you will never watch them in the zoo, in the same way, again. Even if you are not looking to learn about chimpanzee developement and behavior, the book is excellent on a purely entertainment level. Even though this book is was a required reading, I was so impressed that I'm going out to buy her other books... just out of interest.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Look at Dr. Goodall's Early Years With The Chimpanzees
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Published on January 25, 2006 by Ahmed Moustafa

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!
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!

Published on August 9, 2005 by S. Marinello

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I read this book a long time ago and have looked into it many times since. It's an entertaining read that teaches us not just about chimpanzees but also about human nature and... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!
Reading this book has changed my life. I better know now who I am and why I am. The chimpanzee in the wild is a remarkable mirror.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing woman!
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