Introduction to Physical Anthropology

by HarryNelson (Author), RobertJurmain (Author)

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.28

  Applauded for its outstanding art program and engaging writing style, this text is praised by instructors and students alike, and continues to set the standard for a market-leading Physical Anthropology textbook. It provides a current and accessible synthesis of the core concepts and latest developments in the field of Physical Anthropology. It presents a balanced and thorough introduction to field using helpful tables, charts, boxed inserts, photo essays, multimedia, and an engaging writing style to bring the study of Physical Anthropology to life for today's students.

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  Paperback
  1994

  $7.26

  This successful text, now in its seventh edition, offers a biocultural perspective. It integrates basic evolutionary theory, human genetics, coverage of non-human primates, paleoanthropology, and modern population biology to illustrate the physical and behavioral evolution of human beings. New research integrated throughout the text. All Guest Essays are new. A new chapter has been added on Human Growth and Development and timelines have been added before each hominid chapter. Internet resources have been added to the end of each chapter and a study guide is now available shrink-wrapped with each text.