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Physical Anthropology, has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest analyses, fossil finds, and discoveries in the field of physical anthropology.  This full-color text examines human evolution and biology through photos, illustrations, and an exploration of insights gleaned from anthropologists.  Students of this text will appreciate the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment over time and develop the skills they need to dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding evolutionary theory. 

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Author:   Philip L. Stein ,  Bruce M. Rowe
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education
Edition:   12th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   0.975kg
ISBN:  

9781260566246

ISBN 10:   1260566242
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   18 August 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Stein: Physical Anthropology, 12e PREFACE ABOUT THE AUTHORS  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  LIST OF BOXES CHAPTER 1: Investigating the Nature of Humankind CHAPTER 2: The Study of Heredity CHAPTER 3: The Modern Study of Human Genetics  CHAPTER 4: Population Genetics   CHAPTER 5: Natural Selection and The Origin of Species CHAPTER 6: People's Place in Nature CHAPTER 7: The Living Primates  CHAPTER 8: Comparative Studies: Anatomy and Genetics  CHAPTER 9: Nonhuman Primate Behavior CHAPTER 10: Human Behavior In Perspective CHAPTER 11: The Record of the Past CHAPTER 12: The Early Primate Fossil Record And The Origins Of The Hominins  CHAPTER 13: The Early Hominins CHAPTER 14: Early Species Of The Genus Homo  CHAPTER 15: The Evolution Of Homo Sapiens  CHAPTER 16: The Biology Of Modern Homo Sapiens CHAPTER 17: The Analysis Of Human Variation CHAPTER 18: The Modern World  APPENDIX GLOSSARY GLOSSARY OF PRIMATE HIGHER TAXA CREDITS INDEX

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Philip Stein has taught anthropology at Los Angeles Pierce College since 1964. He did double-duty as an instructor of Anthropology at California State University, Northridge from 1966-1975. Professor Stein has received many teaching awards and wrote the chapter on teaching physical anthropology for a book published by the American Anthropological Association. Bruce Rowe has taught anthropology at Los Angeles Pierce College since 1969. Professor Rowe has also received numerous awards for teaching. He teaches sociology and linguistics as well as physical and cultural anthropology.

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