About the Author

Lawrence H. Keeley is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has contributed articles to Scientific American and Nature, and has appeared in documentaries that have run on PBS, The Discovery Channel and The Learning Channel. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois with his wife and son.

Reviews

"The evidence that Mr. Keeley marshals is vivid, varied, and often complex."--The New York Times Book Review
"The evidence that Mr. Keeley marshals is vivid, varied, and often complex."--The New York Times Book Review
"...Keeley is an engaging writer who provides excellent summaries on many topics."--American Anthropologist
"A sobering, grim, and important book."--Foreign Affairs