About Ian Tattersall
Born 1945. Ian Tattersall is an American anthropologist, paleontologist, archaeologist, prehistorian, paleoanthropologist and university teacher.
Awards and recognition
W. W. Howells Prize of the American Anthropological Association, 2000 (for Becoming Human: Evolution and Human Uniqueness)
Monuments Conservancy Perennial Wisdom Award, 1999
Institute of Human Origins Lifetime Achievement Award, 1993
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ian Tattersall?
American paleoanthropologist
When was Ian Tattersall born?
Ian Tattersall was born on 5 October 1945 in England.
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Ian Tattersall is an anthropologist, paleontologist, archaeologist, prehistorian, paleoanthropologist and university teacher.
What nationality is Ian Tattersall?
Ian Tattersall is American.
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