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Deacon, Janette Clare Grace was born on November 25, 1939 in Cape Town, South Africa. Daughter of Frank Wilberforce and Gwendolene St. Julien (Harris) Buckland.
(Combining the expertise of an archaeologist and a geologi...)
Combining the expertise of an archaeologist and a geologist, this important study gives a balanced evaluation of South African climatic history, summarizing such diverse evidence as dune systems, stable isotopes, pollen, fossil bones, and the distribution of Stone Age people. Together, these factors show the effects of climatic changes on terrestrial ecosystems in the southern African landscape. A comprehensive overview of the nature, scale, and timing of changes coincident with the worldwide interglacial-glacial-interglacial cycle is also presented. The potentials and pitfalls of palaeonenvironmental reconstructions and the implications for biogeography, human population distributions, and palaeoclimatic models are also featured. Researchers in these areas will appreciate this unique and insightful exploration into the climatic history of this fascinating region.
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In this readable, contemporary account, two of Africa's leading archaeologists present what we have learned about the development of human species in Southern Africa in 150 years of research. Generously illustrated with over 100 photos, drawings, and maps, the Deacons describe our primate ancestors, outline the process of emergence of the modern human species, and follow its development through Khoisan prehistory to the point of European contact. An ideal resource for professionals, text for university students, and reader for avocational archaeology.
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Deacon, Janette Clare Grace was born on November 25, 1939 in Cape Town, South Africa. Daughter of Frank Wilberforce and Gwendolene St. Julien (Harris) Buckland.
Bachelor, University Cape Town, 1960. Master of Arts, University Cape Town, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, University Cape Town, 1982.
Junior lecturer University Cape Town, 1962, lecturer, 1972-1975. Senior researcher University Stellevbosch, South Africa, 1976-1988. Archaeologist National Monuments Council, Cape Town, 1989-1996, head professional services, 1996-2000.
Director South African Museum Association School Conservation, Cape Town, since 1994.
(Combining the expertise of an archaeologist and a geologi...)
(In this readable, contemporary account, two of Africa's l...)
Adviser Minister Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, Pretoria, 1994. Active Arts and Culture Task Group, Pretoria, 1994-1995. Commissioner Western Cape Cultural Commission, Cape Town, since 1999.
Council member South African Heritage Resources Agency, Cape Town, since 2000. Chair Heritage Western Cape, Cape Town, 2003^. Member South African Archaeological Society (life, honorary general secretary since 1998, president medal 1997), Pan African Association Prehistory (vice president 1995-2001), International Council on Monuments and Sites-SA (secretary since 2000).
Married Hilary John Deacon, December 22, 1962. Children: Andrew, Harriet, Melissa.
