Richard Klein facts for kids
Richard G. Klein was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 11, 1941. He is an American professor. He teaches Biology and Anthropology at Stanford University. He works in the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford.
His Education and Career
Richard G. Klein earned his PhD degree in 1966. He studied at the University of Chicago. A PhD is a very high university degree.
In April 2003, he was chosen to be part of the National Academy of Sciences. This is a group of top scientists in the United States. Being elected is a great honor.
What Does He Study?
Professor Klein is a paleoanthropologist. This means he studies human history through old bones and tools. His research focuses on human evolution and archaeology. He looks at how humans changed over long periods. He also studies the ancient tools and things people left behind.
He has done a lot of his research in Africa and Europe. These places are important for understanding early human life.
His Books
Professor Klein has written many books. These books share what he has learned about human history.
- The human career: human biological and cultural origins (2009): This book talks about how humans developed. It covers both our bodies and our cultures.
- (with Blake Edgar) The dawn of human culture (2002): This book explores the very beginning of human culture. It looks at how early humans started to create and share ideas.
- (ed, with Paul S. Martin) Quaternary extinctions: a prehistoric revolution (1989): This book is about animals that died out long ago. It discusses big changes that happened in Earth's history.
