Max Thorpe was born in Trinidad in 1975. Trained as a medical doctor in the tropics, his encounters with rare and exotic diseases spurred his interest in science and evolution, whi...view moreMax Thorpe was born in Trinidad in 1975. Trained as a medical doctor in the tropics, his encounters with rare and exotic diseases spurred his interest in science and evolution, while his extensive travels in Southern Europe and the Americas stimulated his liking for anthropology. He resides in the West Indies.view less