Origin Africa

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Safaris in Deep Time

By Jonathan Kingdon

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Origin Africa by Jonathan Kingdon explores the evolutionary history of Africa, delving into how its diverse and unique ecology has shaped the development of human and animal life. The book provides a detailed examination of the continent's landscapes, climate, and environmental transformations over millions of years, offering fascinating insights into the connections between Africa's past and present. It's a compelling blend of history, science, and anthropology, painting a vivid picture of Africa's role in the natural world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the evolutionary history and biological diversity of Africa. It offers an in-depth exploration of the continent's role in the story of human and animal origins, blending scientific insights with vivid storytelling. If you appreciate detailed analysis and a rich narrative on nature's past, this work will likely capture your interest.

A major new look at how Africa’s geological history, climate, geography and biology resulted in the wonderful diversity of life found there. It is also the story of how it was the crucible for the evolution most extraordinary species on Earth – Homo sapiens.

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A major new look at how Africa’s geological history, climate, geography and biology resulted in the wonderful diversity of life found there. It is also the story of how it was the crucible for the evolution of the most extraordinary species on Earth – Homo sapiens.

Origin Africa examines the unique properties of the African continent, demonstrating how they ensured that most of human evolution could have occurred nowhere else. The continent boasts a greater diversity of mammal, bird, and many other forms of life, which has forced species to adapt and thrive in ever-narrower niches. Human complexity has evolved directly in response to this, the most complex of continents.

This work offers an intensely personal portrait of a continent, enriched by Jonathan Kingdon's own animal senses. Born in Africa, Kingdon uses the same excited set of senses to look, listen, scent, and grasp at the mother-continent, which is not just his personal motherland but the birthplace of all humanity.

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Origin Africa by Jonathan Kingdon is celebrated for its captivating exploration of African evolution, both in terms of the landscape and wildlife. Acclaimed for its engaging narrative and vivid illustrations, the book skilfully combines scientific insight with artistic presentation. Reviewers highlight its creativity and depth, noting the seamless integration of historical context and biological study.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008423001

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 1300g

Pages: 592

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African History Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Jonathan Kingdon Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Jonathan Kingdon was born in Tanganyika and has spent the better part of his life in Africa. He has been acclaimed as both a leading academic and a prominent artist. He is an acknowledged authority on African mammals and is the author of numerous books on the subject. He is also the founding and senior editor of the award-winning, 6-volume Mammals of Africa.