Biological Anthropology: An Introductory Reader - Softcover

Park, Michael Alan

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9781559348423: Biological Anthropology: An Introductory Reader

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1559348429 ISBN 13: 9781559348423

Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S., 1998

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Discussing the core areas of the discipline within a framework modelled on the scientific method, this is a concise introduction to biological anthropology. There is an emphasis on themes and theories, with facts presented as supportive evidence rather than dissociated pieces of information. Extensive discussion of topics such as the origins of bipedalism and the evolution of modern homo sapiens provide examples of how scientists generate and test hypotheses. The book's features include questions at the beginnings of chapters, chapter summaries, a running glossary, a glossary of human and non-human primates with a pronunciation guide, and a list of suggested readings at the end of each chapter.

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