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Biological Anthropology and Prehistory
Exploring Our Human Ancestry
- 592 pages
- English
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About this book
Written specifically for courses that cover biological anthropology and archaeology, this superbly illustrated new text offers the most balanced and up-to-date introduction to our human past.
- Devoting equal time to biological anthropology and prehistory, this text exposes students to the many sides of major controversial issues, involving students in the scientific thought process by allowing them to draw their own conclusions.
- Amidst discussions of bones and artifacts, the text maintains a focus on people, demonstrating to students how biological anthropology and archaeology apply to their lives today.
- Featuring the latest research and findings pulled from the original sources, this new text is far and away the most up-to-date text available. In addition, the superior art program features hundreds of photographs and figures, and the multimedia presentation options include documentary film clips and lecture launcher videos.
Pat Rice, a recipient of AAA's Outstanding Teacher Award and past-president of the General Anthropology Division of AAA, and Norah Moloney, an experienced professor and active archaeologist, present the material in a clear, refreshing, and straightforward writing style.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Anthropology
- Chapter 2 Theories and Methods in Studying Biological Anthropology
- Chapter 3 Principles of Biological Evolution
- Chapter 4 Macroevolution: First Life to Mammals
- Chapter 5 Primates in Evolution
- Chapter 6 Early Hominids in Africa: Australopithecus and Homo habilis
- Chapter 7 Later Hominids: Homo erectus and Homo sapiens
- Chapter 8 The Archaeology of Early Human Societies: Theories and Methods in Studying Prehistoric Archaeology
- Chapter 9 The Emergence of Culture in Early Hominid Societiesin the Old World
- Chapter 10 Later Hunter-Gatherersand Early Farming Societiesin the Old World
- Chapter 11 Early States in the Old World
- Chapter 12 Later Hunter-Gatherers and Early Farming Societies in the American
- Chapter 13 The Emergence of State Societies in the Americas
- Chapter 14 Primates Today
- Chapter 15 Contemporary Humans
- Chapter 16 Conclusions: Who Are We?
- Glossary
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index
- Credits