--- product_id: 254639013 title: "In the Shadow of Man" price: "€ 39.97" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/254639013-in-the-shadow-of-man store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Field research in Tanzania Classic primatology masterpiece Groundbreaking animal behavior insights In the Shadow of Man **Price:** € 39.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Unlock the wild secrets of our closest relatives — don’t miss the original primate breakthrough! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** In the Shadow of Man - **How much does it cost?** € 39.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/254639013-in-the-shadow-of-man) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Inspiring Legacy:** More than a book—an invitation to join a global community passionate about conservation and humanity’s roots. - • **Enduring Influence:** A timeless classic ranked top #82 in Zoology and praised by experts worldwide. - • **Humanizing Science:** Unique approach of naming chimpanzees, fostering empathy and deeper understanding of social hierarchies. - • **Pioneering Field Study:** Experience Jane Goodall’s immersive research in the wild Gombe Stream Reserve, Tanzania. - • **Revolutionary Discoveries:** Witness the first documented use and creation of tools by chimpanzees, reshaping science forever. ## Overview In the Shadow of Man by Dr. Jane Goodall is a seminal work documenting her groundbreaking, firsthand observations of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania. This book reveals unprecedented animal behaviors, including tool use, and offers profound insights into primate social structures. Celebrated globally, it remains a must-read for anyone interested in zoology, anthropology, and conservation. ## Description World-renowned primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian Dr. Jane Goodall's account of her life among the wild chimpanzees of Gombe is one of the most enthralling stories of animal behavior ever written. Dr. Goodall's adventure began when the famous anthropologist Dr. Louis Leakey suggested that a long-term study of chimpanzees in the wild might shed light on the behavior of our closest living relatives. Accompanied by only her mother and her African assistants, she set up camp in the remote Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve in Tanzania. For months the project seemed hopeless; out in the forest from dawn until dark, she had but fleeting glimpses of frightened animals. But gradually she won their trust and was able to record previously unknown behavior, such as the use--and even the making--of tools, until then believed to be an exclusive skill of man. As she came to know the chimps as individuals, she began to understand their complicated social hierarchy and observed many extraordinary behaviors, which have forever changed our understanding of the profound connection between humans and chimpanzees. In the Shadow of Man is "one of the Western world's great scientific achievements" (Stephen Jay Gould) and a vivid, essential journey of discovery for each new generation of readers. Review: Bewundernswert ! - Der Mut der jungen Jane Goodall, der sie dazu bringt, ihren seit der Kindheit geträumten Wunsch wahr zu machen, Tiere in Afrika beobachten zu gehen, ist absolut bewundernswert. Besonders wenn man an all die Gefahren denkt, denen sie ganz allein im Wald begegnet ! Sie beschreibt ihre Beobachtungen von wilden Schimpansen, und wie sie diese Affen dazu bringt, sie als Beobachterin zu akzeptieren. Dass sie ihnen Namen gibt, und nicht Nummern, wie es andere Forscher tun, beweist ihre wichtige Rolle in der neuen Art des Umgangs mit unseren Mitgeschöpfen, die sie auf der ganzen Welt bis zu ihrem Tod in Vorträgen und mit ihren Büchern vertreten hat. Review: I Have Read Better...But Still Wonderful - To be sure, much of the ethological and biological information to be found within the text is dated, given the rapid advances of the natural sciences today; nevertheless, Professor Goodall's book is both articulate and provocative to the attentive reader, remaining as prescient today as it was when it was first published. Personally, I decided to purchase 'In the Shadow of Man' after reading R. Fouts's book 'Next of Kin' -- from a purely aesthetic perspective, the two were equally matched; however, on a personal (i.e. inter- and intrasubjective) level, I preferred Fouts's book. Despite this, 'In the Shadow of Man' is a text which I found to be well worth reading. Whether you are a student of theology and philosophy (like myself); ethology and biology; anthropology and sociology; or, perhaps you are simply interested in some light summer reading, the text is both personal and accessible. Perhaps the greatest delights any reader will discover when they open this book are: the indomitable potential they themselves have bottled-up within their own heart; the profundity of insights to be gleaned from the active study of our closest living evolutionary relatives; and the power Professor Goodall's experiences have to shape and change how we humans view ourselves within such a vast and diverse cosmos as the one in which we find ourselves. While there are numerous texts (such as the aforementioned 'Next of Kin') which tell a similar story to that of 'In the Shadow of Man', Professor Goodall's experiences, and how she shares them to this day, are imminently unique. As with those other texts, 'In the Shadow of Man', if nothing else, will serve to foster the "adequate anthropology" Pope Francis called for in his encyclical 'Laudato si' ', and thereby our species may yet learn how we are to live in the cosmos when we finally prescind from axio-ontic, and subsequent ethical, anthropocentrism. ## Features - Item Trademark: MARINER BOOKS - manufacturer: Mariner Books - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 0.001543235834, 0.7 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #61,914 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #82 in Zoology #890 in Nature & Ecology #8,121 in Higher & Continuing Education Textbooks | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 703 Reviews | ## Images ![In the Shadow of Man - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Y4DzMl0QL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bewundernswert ! *by A***I on 28 November 2025* Der Mut der jungen Jane Goodall, der sie dazu bringt, ihren seit der Kindheit geträumten Wunsch wahr zu machen, Tiere in Afrika beobachten zu gehen, ist absolut bewundernswert. Besonders wenn man an all die Gefahren denkt, denen sie ganz allein im Wald begegnet ! Sie beschreibt ihre Beobachtungen von wilden Schimpansen, und wie sie diese Affen dazu bringt, sie als Beobachterin zu akzeptieren. Dass sie ihnen Namen gibt, und nicht Nummern, wie es andere Forscher tun, beweist ihre wichtige Rolle in der neuen Art des Umgangs mit unseren Mitgeschöpfen, die sie auf der ganzen Welt bis zu ihrem Tod in Vorträgen und mit ihren Büchern vertreten hat. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Have Read Better...But Still Wonderful *by R***A on 13 June 2016* To be sure, much of the ethological and biological information to be found within the text is dated, given the rapid advances of the natural sciences today; nevertheless, Professor Goodall's book is both articulate and provocative to the attentive reader, remaining as prescient today as it was when it was first published. Personally, I decided to purchase 'In the Shadow of Man' after reading R. Fouts's book 'Next of Kin' -- from a purely aesthetic perspective, the two were equally matched; however, on a personal (i.e. inter- and intrasubjective) level, I preferred Fouts's book. Despite this, 'In the Shadow of Man' is a text which I found to be well worth reading. Whether you are a student of theology and philosophy (like myself); ethology and biology; anthropology and sociology; or, perhaps you are simply interested in some light summer reading, the text is both personal and accessible. Perhaps the greatest delights any reader will discover when they open this book are: the indomitable potential they themselves have bottled-up within their own heart; the profundity of insights to be gleaned from the active study of our closest living evolutionary relatives; and the power Professor Goodall's experiences have to shape and change how we humans view ourselves within such a vast and diverse cosmos as the one in which we find ourselves. While there are numerous texts (such as the aforementioned 'Next of Kin') which tell a similar story to that of 'In the Shadow of Man', Professor Goodall's experiences, and how she shares them to this day, are imminently unique. As with those other texts, 'In the Shadow of Man', if nothing else, will serve to foster the "adequate anthropology" Pope Francis called for in his encyclical 'Laudato si' ', and thereby our species may yet learn how we are to live in the cosmos when we finally prescind from axio-ontic, and subsequent ethical, anthropocentrism. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by A***R on 18 September 2021* Great insight and very deep learning from chimpanzees and us humans --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/254639013-in-the-shadow-of-man](https://www.desertcart.be/products/254639013-in-the-shadow-of-man) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-08-22*