by DR. D. R. PILBEAM
Department of Physical Anthropology,
University of Cambridge
The British Association has frequently provided a platform for statements of Man's place in Nature, and some of these have led to exchanges more characterised by acrimony than scientific judgment. Much has been learned about human evolution since the celebrated clash between T. H. Huxley and Bishop Wilberforce.
Tonight's broadcast is of the latest British Association review, that given by Dr. Pilbeam at the Leeda meeting last year.