ISBN10: 0195061012, ISBN13: 9780195061017, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover This book is new, never read, no wear to covers, no markings on inner pages, spine intact no creases. "One of the most remarkable fossil finds in history occurred in Laetoli, Tanzania, in 1974, when anthropologist Andrew Hill (diving to the ground to avoid a lump of elephant dung thrown by a colleague) came face to face with a set of ancient footprints captured in stone--the earliest recorded steps of our far-off human ancestors, some three million years old. Today we can see a recreation of the making of the Laetoli footprints at the American Museum of Natural History, in a stunning diorama which depicts two of our human forebears walking side by side through a snowy landscape of volcanic ash. But how do we know what these three-million-year-old relatives looked like? How have we reconstructed the eons-long journey from our first ancient steps to where we stand today? In short, how do we know what we think we know about human evolution? n The Fossil Trail, Ian Tattersall, the head of the Anthropology Department at the American Museum of Natural History, takes us on a sweeping tour of the study of human evolution, offering a colorful history of fossil discoveries and a revealing insider's look at how these finds have been interpreted--and misinterpreted--through time. All the major figures and discoveries are here. We meet Lamarck and Cuvier and Darwin (we learn that ...
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ISBN10: 0195061012, ISBN13: 9780195061017, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover Type: Hardback Oxford University Press, 1995, 4th Printing. Hardcover Book and Jacket As New, in tan and burgundy cloth, burgundy titles to spine. Evolutionary chart on endpapers. b/w illustrations in-text. A sweeping tour of the study of human evolution, offering a colorful history of fossil discoveries and a look at how these finds have been interpreted-and misinterpreted-through time. All the major figures and discoveries are here (up 1995, when published--Lamarckand Cuvier and Darwin, up to modern theories such as Niles Eldredge and Stephen Jay Gould. Olduvai Gorge, "Lucy", "Turkana Boy" are also discussed. 278 pages with bibliography and index. 9.5" x 6.25". 1995, Oxford University Press, New York and London.
[Newport, WA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1995]
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ISBN10: 0195061012, ISBN13: 9780195061017, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1995]

ISBN10: 0195061012, ISBN13: 9780195061017, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover Pages and cover are intact. Used book in good and clean conditions. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks.
[Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1995]

ISBN10: 0195061012, ISBN13: 9780195061017, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1995]

ISBN10: 0195061012, ISBN13: 9780195061017, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780195061017
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1995]

ISBN10: 0195061012, ISBN13: 9780195061017, [publisher: Oxford University Press, USA] Hardcover May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.5
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1995]

ISBN10: 0195061012, ISBN13: 9780195061017, [publisher: Oxford Univ. Press, NY/Oxford] Hardcover First Edition First edition. Very good or better in a Very good plus dustwrapper; Book shows slight spine leen, dustwrapper shows rubbing, sticker on back panel. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
[Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1995]

ISBN10: 0195061012, ISBN13: 9780195061017, [publisher: Oxford University Press 1995(95) New York] Hardcover First Edition Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket First Printing hardbound
[Springfield, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1995]