Tobias Into The Past A Memoir Philip Tobias

Tobias Into The Past A Memoir 

Author: Philip Tobias 

Publisher: Picador Africa       

Edition: First 2005

ISBN: 1-7701001-5-6

Language: English  

Condition: Good. Clean copy with tight binding. 

Binding: Softcover  

Pages: 277. Print with images 

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Into the Past: A Memoir by Professor Phillip Tobias is a captivating account of the first 40 years of his life. From his challenging childhood in Durban and Bloemfontein to his intense student days at Wits University (where he also taught from 1945 until his retirement in 1993), Tobias shares vivid recollections of his interactions with some of the great names in twentieth-century science. These luminaries include Raymond Dart, Robert Broom, Wilfrid LeGros Clark, and Theodosius Dobzhansky. Their impact on him is palpable.

Beyond academia, Tobiass dedication to the people of Africa shines through. He opens windows onto the lives of the San (or Bushmen) of Botswana and the Tonga of Zambia. Moreover, he recounts his role in the fight against racism during the harrowing decades of South Africas apartheid regime. His anecdotes, experiences, and philosophies reveal a multifaceted scholar and humanist. His scientific achievements are matched by his love of people, teaching, books, theatre, music, travel, and even tea and cricket.

The memoir is a beautiful blend of personal and professional insights, and it provides a unique glimpse into the life of a remarkable individual.

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