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For courses in Biological AnthropologyPresent a rich overview of biological anthropology, from early foundations to recent innovationsBiological Anthropology: The Natural History of Humankind combines comprehensive coverage of the foundations of the field with modern innovations and discoveries, helping students understand, and get excited about, the discipline. Because the authors conduct research in three of the main areas of biological anthropology-the human fossil record (Susan Anton), primate behavior and ecology (Craig Stanford), and human biology and the brain (John Allen)-they offer a specialist approach that engages students and gives them everything they need to master the subject. The Fourth Edition continues to present traditional physical anthropology within a modern Darwinian framework, and includes coverage of contemporary discoveries to highlight the ever-increasing body of knowledge in biological anthropology.Also available with MyAnthroLab (R)MyAnthroLab for the Biological Anthropology course extends learning online to engage students and improve results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they've learned. Please note: this version of MyAnthroLab does not include an eText.Biological Anthropology: The Natural History of Humankind, Fourth Edition is also available via REVEL (TM), an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab (TM) & Mastering (TM) does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for:013437794X / 9780134377940 Biological Anthropology: The Natural History of Humankind plus MyAnthroLab for Biological Anthropology - Access Card Package, 4/ePackage consists of:0134005694 / 9780134005690 Biological Anthropology: The Natural History of Humankind, 4/e0134324404 / 9780134324401 MyAnthroLab for Biological Anthropology Access Card
Contents
Introduction1. Origins of Evolutionary Thought 2. Genetics: Cells and Molecules3. Genetics: From Genotype to Phenotype4. The Forces of Evolution and the Formation of Species5. Human Variation: Evolution, Adaptation, and Adaptability PART II - PRIMATES6. The Primates7. Primate BehaviorPART III - PALEONTOLOGY AND PRIMATE EVOLUTION8. Fossils in Geological Context9. Origin of PrimatesPART IV - THE HUMAN FOSSIL RECORD10. Early Hominins11. Origin and Evolution of the Genus Homo12. Archaic Homo sapiens and Neandertals13. The Emergence and Dispersal of Homo sapiens14. Evolution of the Brain and Language15. Biomedical Anthropology16. The Evolution of Human Behavior17. Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology
