Jane Goodall : a biography

by Greene, Meg.

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Summary

Even as a young girl, Jane Goodall was fascinated with animals. As she grew older, she would have the opportunity to begin her research on chimpanzees under the guidance of notable anthropologist Louis Leakey. With Leakey's encouragement and support, Goodall pursued her Ph. D. and began research at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania. It was there that she would make significant discoveries regarding chimpanzee behaviors. These discoveries, along with her tireless efforts for conservation, have led to numerous awards during her career of over 40 years.

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Full Title: Jane Goodall : a biography/ Meg Greene.

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Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-140) and index.
Series Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Timeline; Chapter 1 A Child of Destiny; Chapter 2 Africa Calls; Chapter 3 A Momentous Meeting; Chapter 4 The Hidden World of the Chimpanzee; Chapter 5 Gombe; Photo essay follows page 58; Chapter 6 The Banana Club; Chapter 7 The Journey Deepens; Chapter 8 Expanding Horizons; Chapter 9 Money, Murder, and Mourning; Chapter 10 The Celebrity and the Crusader; Bibliography; Index.

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Isbns: 0313015015; 9780313015014; 0313331391; 9780313331398
Oclc Number: (OCoLC)61773231

Publication Statement

Place: Westport, Conn.
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Date: 2005

Physical Description

Extent: 1 online resource (xvii, 146 pages) :
Illustrations: illustrations

Series Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Timeline; Chapter 1 A Child of Destiny; Chapter 2 Africa Calls; Chapter 3 A Momentous Meeting; Chapter 4 The Hidden World of the Chimpanzee; Chapter 5 Gombe; Photo essay follows page 58; Chapter 6 The Banana Club; Chapter 7 The Journey Deepens; Chapter 8 Expanding Horizons; Chapter 9 Money, Murder, and Mourning; Chapter 10 The Celebrity and the Crusader; Bibliography; Index.

Summary

Even as a young girl, Jane Goodall was fascinated with animals. As she grew older, she would have the opportunity to begin her research on chimpanzees under the guidance of notable anthropologist Louis Leakey. With Leakey's encouragement and support, Goodall pursued her Ph. D. and began research at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania. It was there that she would make significant discoveries regarding chimpanzee behaviors. These discoveries, along with her tireless efforts for conservation, have led to numerous awards during her career of over 40 years.