Introduction to Physical Anthropology: With Basic Genetics for Anthropology CD-ROM and InfoTrac

Jurmain, Robert; Kilgore, Lynn; Trevathan PhD, Wenda R.

ISBN 10: 0534644228 ISBN 13: 9780534644222

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This mainstream, full-color physical anthropology text is the best-selling text in the market! While it continues to present a comprehensive, well-balanced introduction to the field of physical anthropology, this is a major revision and the book has shifted emphases in critical areas of biology, including molecular biology and genetics, to reflect the field as it stands today. Now, as a Media Edition, INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY automatically comes with the new BASIC GENETICS CD which responds to growing interest in genetic variation driven by advances in molecular biology enhance.

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Synopsis

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Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534644228
• ISBN 13: 9780534644222
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Number of pages: 560