Synopsis
Michael H. Day's Guide to Fossil Man is the standard reference work on hominid remains found at the major palaeolithic sites throughout the world. This fourth edition now includes details of fifteen new sites, as well as new evidence from thirty-four previously known sites featured in earlier editions of the book.
Day begins with an introduction to the anatomy of human fossils. He then describes the forty-nine sites in Europe, the Near East, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania that have yielded the most significant information on the development of hominid species and the appearance of early man. Grouped geographically, each site description includes data on the hominid remains, other finds such as tools and animal bones, the local geology and contemporary geomorphology and ecology, and dating and other references. Sites featured for the first time in this edition include Kow Swamp and Mungo in Australia; Dali and Maba in China; and West Turkana in Kenya, which contained the almost complete skeleton of a boy determined to be 1,600,000 years old. Short essays on problems associated with neandertal, australpithecine, and Homo erectus remains are included, as well as a glossary, a geological time scale, charts and comprehensive illustrations. Day's Guide to Fossil Man is invaluable not only for working palaeontologists, palaeolithic archaeologists, and physical anthropologists, but also for anyone interested in human evolution."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
Michael H. Day's Guide to Fossil Man is the standard reference work on hominid remains found at the major paleolithic sites throughout the world. This fourth edition now includes details of fifteen new sites, as well as new evidence from thirty-four previously known sites featured in earlier editions of the book.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Guide to Fossil Man
Stock Image
Guide to Fossil Man
Published by
University of Chicago Press, 1986
ISBN 10: 0226138895
ISBN 13: 9780226138893
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 4th. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP78755356
Stock Image
Guide to Fossil Man
Published by
University of Chicago Press, 1986
ISBN 10: 0226138895
ISBN 13: 9780226138893
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 4th. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP80066974
Stock Image
Guide to Fossil Man
Published by
University of Chicago Press, 1986
ISBN 10: 0226138895
ISBN 13: 9780226138893
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # M12A-04658
Stock Image
Guide to Fossil Man
Published by
University of Chicago Press Journals, 1986
ISBN 10: 0226138895
ISBN 13: 9780226138893
Used
Hardcover
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005045977
Stock Image
Guide to Fossil Man
Published by
University of Chicago Press Journals, 1986
ISBN 10: 0226138895
ISBN 13: 9780226138893
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Aquatic Technologies, POLSON, MT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 4th Edition. 432 pages. Michael H. Day's Guide to Fossil Man is the standard reference work on hominid remains found at the major Paleolithic sites throughout the world. This fourth edition now includes details of fifteen new sites, as well as new evidence from thirty-four previously known sites featured in earlier editions of the book. Seller Inventory # 001549
Seller Image
Guide to Fossil Man
Published by
University of Chicago Press Journals, 1986
ISBN 10: 0226138895
ISBN 13: 9780226138893
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Ohkwaho Books and Fine Art, Oakville, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 4th Edition. This book has been read, no wear to covers, minor wear to edges of dust jacket. Previous owner signed first inner page. No other markings inner pages, spine intact, no creases. "Michael H. Day's Guide to Fossil Man is the standard reference work on hominid remains found at the major palaeolithic sites throughout the world. This fourth edition now includes details of fifteen new sites, as well as new evidence from thirty-four previously known sites featured in earlier editions of the book. Day begins with an introduction to the anatomy of human fossils. He then describes the forty-nine sites in Europe, the Near East, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania that have yielded the most significant information on the development of hominid species and the appearance of early man. Grouped geographically, each site description includes data on the hominid remains, other finds such as tools and animal bones, the local geology and contemporary geomorphology and ecology, and dating and other references. Sites featured for the first time in this edition include Kow Swamp and Mungo in Australia; Dali and Maba in China; and West Turkana in Kenya, which contained the almost complete skeleton of a boy determined to be 1,600,000 years old. Short essays on problems associated with neandertal, australpithecine, and Homo erectus remains are included, as well as a glossary, a geological time scale, charts and comprehensive illustrations. Day's Guide to Fossil Man is invaluable not only for working palaeontologists, palaeolithic archaeologists, and physical anthropologists, but also for anyone interested in human evolution." Good Reads "Michael Herbert Day (March 8, 1927 June 1, 2018) was a British anatomist and paleoanthropologist. His research concentrated on the morphology of postcranial remains to understand the evolution of locomotion in the hominin clade. He was the author of the Guide to Fossil Man, the first English publication to review the hominin fossil record. Day eventually worked in the Department of Anatomy at the Middlesex Hospital Medical School and served as the Chair of Anatomy at St. Thomas's Hospital Medical School until his retirement" Wikipedia. Seller Inventory # 715-2023
Stock Image
Guide to Fossil Man
Published by
University of Chicago Press, 1986
ISBN 10: 0226138895
ISBN 13: 9780226138893
Used
Hardcover
Seller: J. HOOD, BOOKSELLERS, ABAA/ILAB, Baldwin City, KS, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Fourth edition. 448pp., illus. As new, clean, tight and bright condition, with bright and crisp dust jacket which is now in a clear protective mylar sleeve. Seller Inventory # 222288
Seller Image
Guide to Fossil Man
Seller: Hadwebutknown, Birnam, PERTH, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Standard guide to hominid remains. Michael H. Day's "Guide to Fossil Man" is the standard reference work on hominid remains found at the major palaeolithic sites throughout the world. This fourth edition now includes details of fifteen new sites, as well as new evidence from thirty-four previously known sites featured in earlier editions of the book. Day begins with an introduction to the anatomy of human fossils. He then describes the forty-nine sites in Europe, the Near East, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania that have yielded the most significant information on the development of hominid species and the appearance of early man. Grouped geographically, each site description includes data on the hominid remains, other finds such as tools and animal bones, the local geology and contemporary geomorphology and ecology, and dating and other references. Sites featured for the first time in this edition include Kow Swamp and Mungo in Australia; Dali and Maba in China; and West Turkana in Kenya, which contained the almost complete skeleton of a boy determined to be 1,600,000 years old. Short essays on problems associated with neandertal, australpithecine, and "Homo erectus" remains are included, as well as a glossary, a geological time scale, charts and comprehensive illustrations. Large and Heavy volume. Extra postage will be required for orders outside UK - please enquire in advance. VG in VG- dustjacket with small closed tear to head of spine and some toning to edges. Seller Inventory # 6323
Stock Image
Guide to Fossil man (fourth Edition)
Seller: Border Books, Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. seems tight/ unread vg DW in cover, foxed edge or tanned from shop storage. Seller Inventory # 10247