JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Queenslander who revolutionised the study of human evolution: a personal memoir of Raymond Dart.

  • Published In: Queensland History Journal, 2025, v. 26, n. 3. P. 172 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Geffen, Laurie 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Raymond Dart's significant contributions to the study of human evolution, particularly through his discovery of the Taung fossil in 1924, which he identified as a new genus and species of hominid. Dart's findings challenged the prevailing belief that human evolution occurred in Europe, leading to considerable controversy within the anthropological community. The article also discusses Dart's later career, including his controversial theories on Australopithecine culture and his involvement in unscientific therapies, while reflecting on the author's personal memories of Dart as a mentor and educator. Dart's legacy is marked by both his groundbreaking discoveries and the debates they sparked in the field of anthropology. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Queensland History Journal. 2025/08, Vol. 26, Issue 3, p172
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1836-5477
  • Accession Number:187403036
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