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Jane Goodall

In the Shadow of Man

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1971

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Essay Topics

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What kind of obstacles and challenges did Goodall face during her study? How did she cope with or overcome these challenges?

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Leakey offered Goodall the role of researcher partly because he wanted someone who didn’t have formal training. Describe Goodall’s approach to her work. How was it similar and different from typical, formal research at the time? Use references to the text to explain your response.

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Goodall began her research in early 1960s Tanzania, which was transitioning from being a British colony to an independent nation. Describe the different types of people Goodall had to cooperate with to make her study a success—and her approach to these relationships. Use references to the text to support your response.

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