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Bloomsbury’s six-volume reference work Mammals of Africa has won the 2014 Dartmouth Medal for excellence in reference publications.
The medal, awarded at a ceremony in Philadelphia, is presented by the American Library Association and honours the creation of a reference work of outstanding quality and significance published in 2013.
Mammals of Africa, over 15 years in the making, covers 1,160 species of African mammal, with colour paintings, line drawings and maps. It considers the unique evolutionary developments that have occurred in Africa, and the significance of these for human evolution, as well as the impact of human activities on the region. The book was edited by an international team of scientists led by Jonathan Kingdon and includes contributions from more than 350 experts from across the globe. The ALA described it as “a rich source of information and a baseline for preserving the biodiversity of this great continent”.
Nigel Redman, head of natural history for Bloomsbury, said: “I am thrilled to see the years of commitment that went into the project rewarded with the award of this Medal. This is a magnificent achievement for all those who worked tirelessly to create this work of tremendous global importance and see it through to publication. Congratulations to Jonathan Kingdon and his team of editors and authors for a richly deserved prize”.
Bloomsbury previously won the Dartmouth Medal in 2011 for the Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion and the online Berg Fashion Library.