Background
Johanson, Donald Carl was born on June 28, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl Torsten and Sally Eugenia (Johnson) Johanson.
(Recounts the world-famous paleoanthropologist's attempts ...)
Recounts the world-famous paleoanthropologist's attempts to solve the mystery of human evolution, using evidence uncovered during his recent forays into the fossil-rich regions of Eastern Africa. TV tie-in. 35,000 first printing. $35,000 ad/promo. Tour.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0679420606/?tag=2022091-20
(“A glorious success…The science manages to be as exciting...)
“A glorious success…The science manages to be as exciting and spellbinding as the juiciest gossip” (San Franscisco Chronicle) in the story of the discovery of “Lucy”—the oldest, best-preserved skeleton of any erect-walking human ancestor ever found. When Donald Johanson found a partical skeleton, approximately 3.5 million years old, in a remote region of Ethiopia in 1974, a headline-making controversy was launched that continues on today. Bursting with all the suspense and intrigue of a fast paced adventure novel, here is Johanson’s lively account of the extraordinary discovery of “Lucy.” By expounding the controversial change Lucy makes in our view of human origins, Johanson provides a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of the history of pealeoanthropology and the colorful, eccentric characters who were and are a part of it. Never before have the mystery and intricacy of our origins been so clearly and compellingly explained as in this astonighing and dramatic book.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671724991/?tag=2022091-20
(When Donald Johanson found a partial skeleton, approximat...)
When Donald Johanson found a partial skeleton, approximately 3.5 million years old, in a remote region of Ethiopia in 1974, a headline-making controversy was launched that continues on today, Bursting with all the suspense and intrigue of a fast-paced adventure novel, here is Johanson's lively account of the extraordinary discovery of "Lucy" - the oldest, best-preserved skeleton of any erect-walking human ancestor ever found. By expounding the controversial change Lucy makes in our view of human origins, Johanson provides a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of the history of paleoanthropology and the colorful, eccentric characters who were and are a part of it. Never before have the mystery and intricacy of our origins been so clearly and compellingly explained as in this astonishing and dramatic book.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446385263/?tag=2022091-20
(This traces the evolution of evolution, from scientists' ...)
This traces the evolution of evolution, from scientists' first conception of the process to their ability to shape its course. It shows us the extent of our power and the consequences. The authors have written Lucy: the Beginnings of Humankind.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316210765/?tag=2022091-20
Johanson, Donald Carl was born on June 28, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl Torsten and Sally Eugenia (Johnson) Johanson.
Bachelor, University of Illinois, 1966; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1974; Doctor of Science (honorary), John Carroll U., 1979; Honorary Doctor of Science, College of Wooster, 1985.
Director Institute of Human Origins since 1981. Adjunct Professor Case Western Reserve University 1982. Professor, of Anthropology, Stanford University 198389.
Host.
Narrator Series, Public Broadcasting Service 1982. Director Institute for Study of Human Origins, Berkeley 1981-1982. Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Royal Geographical Society, California Academy, of Sciences.
Honorary Doctor of Science (John Carroll) 1979, (The College of Wooster) 1985.
Fregene; Professional Achievement.
(“A glorious success…The science manages to be as exciting...)
(Recounts the world-famous paleoanthropologist's attempts ...)
(This traces the evolution of evolution, from scientists' ...)
(When Donald Johanson found a partial skeleton, approximat...)
(Textbook , much archeology & sociology history.)
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, California Academy Sciences, Rochester (New York) Museum, Royal Geography Society. Member American Association Physical Anthropologists, International Association Dental Research, International Association Human Biologists, American Association Africanist Archaeologists, Society Vertebrate Paleontology, Society Study of Human Biology, Societe de l'Anthropologie de Paris, Centro Studi Ricerche Ligabue (Venice), Founders' Council, Chicago Field Museum Natural History (honorary), Association Internationale pour l'etude de Paleontologie Humaine, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris (correspondent), Explorers Club (honorary director), National Center Science Education (supporting scientist).
Married 1st Susan Whelan in 1981 (divorced), one son one daughter. Married 2nd Lenora Carey in 1988.