Readings in Biological Anthropology
Readings in Biological Anthropology

Author: Nancy E. Tatarek

Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing

Published: 2021-09-03

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781516587926

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Readings in Biological Anthropology provides students with carefully selected articles that align with four key topics that most introductory biological anthropology courses cover: evolutionary theory and genetics, non-human primates, human evolution, and human variation. Each of the readings focuses on one of these areas, but also reflects a unique perspective or approach to the topic. Each reading is framed by a short introduction to provide context and post-reading questions that reinforce main concepts and inspire critical thinking. Students explore such topics as Darwin and the science of evolution; human morality and the question of altruism among non-human primates; history as cultural evolution; infectious diseases as ecological and historical phenomena; and much more. Designed to introduce students to the discipline, Readings in Biological Anthropology is an ideal textbook for non-majors and those new to the study of biological anthropology.

Ultimate Roots
Ultimate Roots

Author: J. Mavalwala

Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780840334749

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Classic and Contemporary Readings in Physical Anthropology
Classic and Contemporary Readings in Physical Anthropology

Author: Mary K. Sandford

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2008-08-22

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780495510147

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This new reader edited by Mark K. Sandford presents classic and contemporary articles on key issues dealing with the nature of science, evolution and heredity, primate behavior, human evolution, and modern human variation. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Roundtable Viewpoints: Physical Anthropology
Roundtable Viewpoints: Physical Anthropology

Author: Elvio Angeloni

Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin

Published: 2008-03-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780073515151

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ROUNDTABLE VIEWPOINTS: PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY offers varying perspectives on important issues and provides readers with balanced and fair coverage of a topic to form their own opinion or to support their research. This reader is designed to address a number of different issues regarding physical anthropology. Each issue question is relevant to the topic and guides readers through the readings. The controversy and different views among the captivating readings is readily apparent to the reader and stimulates discussion. The 3-5 selections per issue are current, culled from a variety of sources, and relate to the most popular issues surrounding the topic. In addition to the issue questions and selections, ROUNDTABLE VIEWPOINTS: PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY includes an issue introduction; summary/overview; highlights; critical thinking; challenge questions; and additional reading and/or websites.

Physical Anthropology
Physical Anthropology

Author: Peter Neal Peregrine

Publisher: Pearson College Division

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9780130939791

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The carefully selected works in this collection help readers understand the methods, practices, and experiences of some of the top physical anthropologists working in the field today. Each article reflects the contributors' experiences, insights, and opinions in a lively, semi-autobiographical manner. Conveys not only what contributors found, but how they found it and what the experience was like. Brings the experiences and insights of active scholars to practical research matters. Introduces basic concepts of biological evolution and evolutionary theory. Explores our australopithecine and early human ancestors, and considers how and why humans evolved. Considers both the nature and causes of physical variation among contemporary peoples. For anyone interested in learning more about physical anthropology, its methods, and discoveries.