Physical Anthropology - Softcover

Stein, Philip L; Rowe, Bruce M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0073205753 ISBN 13: 9780073205755

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2005

Synopsis

Now in full color, this carefully streamlined ninth edition provides students with a pedagogical program designed to facilitate comprehension. Stein and Rowe, award-winning teachers and authors, continue to share their love of discovery in this balanced, objective introduction to physical anthropology that does not assume any previous knowledge of the subject. Every concept is carefully explained and illustrated, guiding students step-by-step through difficult material. As always, Physical Anthropology uses the most current data to unravel the mystery of the evolution of humankind, and to examine the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0073205753
• ISBN 13: 9780073205755
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544