Physical Anthropology - Softcover

Stein, Philip L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072485949 ISBN 13: 9780072485943

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2002

Synopsis

This introduction to physical anthropology places emphasis on three themes: that anthropology is a holistic discipline; that human beings are an integral part of nature; and that our maintenance of a balance with nature can be strengthened by an understanding of our evolutionary past.

About this title

About the Author:

Philip L. Stein has been teaching continuously at Pierce College since 1964. He received his BA degree in Zoology and MA degree in Anthropology from UCLA in 1961 and 1963, respectively. He has held a variety of positions at Pierce College, both as an instructor and as an administrator. He is currently the Chair of the Department of Anthropological and Geographical Sciences. Professor Stein is a fellow of the American Anthropological Association, a member of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists and other professional organizations. He is active in the Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges, in which he served as President in 1995-96. Bruce M. Rowe is Professor of Anthropology at Los Angeles Pierce College, where he has taught since 1970. In addition to teaching physical and cultural anthropology courses, he also teaches sociology and linguistics classes. In addition to coauthoring 7 previous editions of Physical Anthropology, and two editions of Physical Anthropology: The Core, Professor Rowe has authored 4 editions of The College Survival Guide: Hints and References to Aid College Students. Professor Rowe has received numerous awards for teaching. He is a fellow of the American Anthropological Association and a member of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0072485949
• ISBN 13: 9780072485943
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 574