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From the world-famous expert on chimpanzees, the powerfully compelling sequel to the international bestseller In the Shadow of Man: 'An instant animal classic' Time
Equipped with little more than a notebook, binoculars, and her fascination with wildlife, Jane braved a realm of unknowns to give the world a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives. On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Gombe is a community where the principal residents are chimpanzees. Through Goodall's eyes, we watch as the younger chimpanzees vie for power and how the leaders must deal with this challenge. We learn how one mother successfully rears her children, whilst another appears to doom her offspring to failure. All life is hereβglorious births and heart-breaking deaths, moments of brutality, alongside the most tender displays of affection.
In Through A Window, as Jane Goodall reveals the story of this intimately intertwined community, we are shown the parallels with human emotions laid bare. Indeed, in the mirror of chimpanzee life, we see ourselves reflected.
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Through a Window by Jane Goodall is praised for its vivid and moving portrayal of chimpanzees in their natural habitat, described as both humbling and exalting. It is considered one of the great scientific achievements of the twentieth century and hailed as a classic of natural history, delivering a thrilling and affectionate account.
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ISBN: 9781474615822
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 January 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Jane Goodall was an English zoologist. She was a renowned expert on chimpanzees, having studied them at the Gombe Stream Reserve by Lake Tanganyika from 1970. She worked extensively on conservation and animal welfare issues. Her books include IN THE SHADOW OF MAN, published in more than forty languages. Winner of the Kyoto Prize (1990), Hubbard Medal (1995), Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement (1997), she was a UN Ambassador, and received her Damehood in 2004. She died in 2025.
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