Biological Anthropology and Prehistory Exploring Our Human Ancestry

Name: Biological Anthropology and Prehistory Exploring Our Human Ancestry
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ISBN: 9780205519262

ISBN-10: 0205519261

ISBN-13: 9780205519262

Edition: 2nd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Patricia C. Rice, Norah Moloney

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Written specifically for courses that cover biological anthropology and archaeology, this superbly illustrated new text offers the most balanced and up-to-date introduction to our human past.nbsp; Devoting equal time to biological anthropology and prehistory, this text exposes students to themany sides of major controversial issues, involving students in the scientific thought process by allowing them to draw their own conclusions.nbsp; Amidst discussions of bones and artifacts, the text maintains afocus on people, demonstrating to students how biological anthropology and archaeology apply to their lives today.nbsp;nbsp; Featuring the latest research and findings pulled from the…

Book details

List price: $190.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 11/13/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 592
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.596
Language: English

Norah Moloney, Institute of Archaeology, University College LondonMichael J. Shott, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology, University of Northern Iowa




Introduction To Anthropology



Introduction to the Discipline of Anthropology



Biological Evolution to Humans



Theories and Methods in Studying Biological Anthropology



Principles of Biological Evolution



Macroevolution to Primates



Primates: Introduction, In Evolution, Potential Hominids



African Hominids: Australopithecines and Homo habilis



Later Hominids: Homo erectus and Homo sapiens



Prehistory: Old World and New World



Theories and Methods in Studying Prehistoric Cultures



Early Cultures in the Old World



Later Hunter-Gatherers in the Old World



Old World Nation States



Hunter-Gatherers and Farmers in the New World



New World Nation States



Contemporary Primates and Humans



Contemporary Primates



Contemporary Humans



Conclusions



Conclusions


Appendix Materials