Human Evolution: Readings in Physical Anthropology
The study of human evolution is advancing rapidly.
The tale of our origins has inevitably been told through the 'stones and bones' of the archaeological record, yet Robin Dunbar shows it was our social and cognitive changes rather than our physical development which truly made us distinct ...
This book discusses the latest comprehensive information about human evolution and is designed to be a reference and provide an overview of the topic and give the reader a structured knowledge to familiarize yourself with the topic at the ...
Human Evolution
Brings together new research demonstrating how evidence based on genetic phenomena should end any lingering controversy over human evolution.
This work is intended for use with supporting material in an introductory level, multidisciplinary college course.
This proposed book on human evolution will be a comprehensive book covering all uncovered issues relevant to human evolution. This book deals with human evolution in exhaustive detail.
In addition to 85 scientific articles, Dr. Gaulin co-authored the books "Evolutionary Psychology," and "Why Women Need Fat." He has just completed a ten-year term as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal "Evolution and Human Behavior.""
The chapters of the book follow a basic chronological order covering the issues, personalities, and discoveries that are central to the questions and controversies surrounding human evolution.
These are followed by a comprehensive review of the fossil history of human evolution since our divergence from the apes. Subsequent chapters cover more recent data, both fossil and molecular, relating to the evolution of modern humans.
Human Evolution provides a comprehensive overview of hominid evolution, synthesising data and approaches from fields as diverse as physical anthropology, evolutionary biology, molecular biology, genetics, archaeology, psychology and philosophy. ...