Tooth Development in Human Evolution and Bioarchaeology
Tooth Development in Human Evolution and Bioarchaeology

Author: Simon Hillson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-03-13

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1139867342

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Human children grow at a uniquely slow pace by comparison with other mammals. When and where did this schedule evolve? Have technological advances, farming and cities had any effect upon it? Addressing these and other key questions in palaeoanthropology and bioarchaeology, Simon Hillson examines the unique role of teeth in preserving detailed microscopic records of development throughout childhood and into adulthood. The text critically reviews theory, assumptions, methods and literature, providing the dental histology background to anthropological studies of both growth rate and growth disruption. Chapters also examine existing studies of growth rate in the context of human evolution and primate development more generally, together with implications for life history. The final chapters consider how defects in the tooth development sequence shed light on the consequences of biological and social transitions, contributing to our understanding of the evolution of modern human development and cognition.

Tooth Development in Human Evolution and Bioarchaeology
Tooth Development in Human Evolution and Bioarchaeology

Author: Elijah Joshua

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-05-09

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9781548200077

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Human children grow at a uniquely slow pace by comparison with other mammals. When and where did this schedule evolve? Have technological advances, farming and cities had any effect upon it? Addressing these and other key questions in palaeoanthropology and bioarchaeology, Simon Hillson examines the unique role of teeth in preserving detailed microscopic records of development throughout childhood and into adulthood. The text critically reviews theory, assumptions, methods and literature, providing the dental histology background to anthropological studies of both growth rate and growth disruption. Chapters also examine existing studies of growth rate in the context of human evolution and primate development more generally, together with implications for life history.

What Teeth Reveal about Human Evolution
What Teeth Reveal about Human Evolution

Author: Debbie Guatelli-Steinberg

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-09-22

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1107082102

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Explores the insights that fossil hominin teeth provide about human evolution, linking findings with current debates in palaeoanthropology.

Technique and Application in Dental Anthropology
Technique and Application in Dental Anthropology

Author: Joel D. Irish

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2008-02-07

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 9780521870610

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Bringing together a variety of accomplished dental researchers, this book covers a range of topics germane to the study of human and other primate teeth. The chapters encompass work on individuals to samples, ranging from prehistoric to modern times. The focus throughout the book is the methodology required for the study of modern dental anthropology, comprising the scientific methods in use today - ranging from simple observation to advanced computer-based analyses - which can be utilized by the reader in their own dental research. Originating from the 20th anniversary meeting of the Dental Anthropology Association, this is a valuable reference source for graduate students, academic researchers and professionals in the social and life sciences, as well as clinicians.

Dental Anthropology
Dental Anthropology

Author: Simon Hillson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1996-09-28

Total Pages: 762

ISBN-13: 9780521451949

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Teeth are among the best sources of evidence for both identification purposes and studies of demography, biological relationships, and health in ancient human communities. The anthropologist's specimen may be a cast that a dentist has taken from a living mouth, or actual teeth from an archaeological site or forensic case. This text introduces the complex biology of teeth and provides a practical guide to all essential aspects of dental anthropology, including excavation, identification, microscopic study, and tooth age determination. Dental Anthropology is a concise yet comprehensive resource designed for students and researchers in anthropology and archaeology.

Teeth
Teeth

Author: Simon Hillson

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 9781107139800

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The Anthropology of Modern Human Teeth
The Anthropology of Modern Human Teeth

Author: G. Richard Scott

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-03-15

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 1316800601

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All humans share certain components of tooth structure, but show variation in size and morphology around this shared pattern. This book presents a worldwide synthesis of the global variation in tooth morphology in recent populations. Research has advanced on many fronts since the publication of the first edition, which has become a seminal work on the subject. This revised and updated edition introduces new ideas in dental genetics and ontogeny and summarizes major historical problems addressed by dental morphology. The detailed descriptions of 29 dental variables are fully updated with current data and include details of a new web-based application for using crown and root morphology to evaluate ancestry in forensic cases. A new chapter describes what constitutes a modern human dentition in the context of the hominin fossil record.

A Companion to Dental Anthropology
A Companion to Dental Anthropology

Author: Joel D. Irish

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-12-22

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 1119096537

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Companion to Dental Anthropology presents a collection of original readings addressing all aspects and sub-disciplines of the field of dental anthropology—from its origins and evolution through to the latest scientific research. Represents the most comprehensive coverage of all sub-disciplines of dental anthropology available today Features individual chapters written by experts in their specific area of dental research Includes authors who also present results from their research through case studies or voiced opinions about their work Offers extensive coverage of topics relating to dental evolution, morphometric variation, and pathology

Anthropological Perspectives on Tooth Morphology
Anthropological Perspectives on Tooth Morphology

Author: G. Richard Scott

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-02-21

Total Pages: 575

ISBN-13: 1139619500

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Researchers have long had an interest in dental morphology as a genetic proxy to reconstruct population history. Much interest was fostered by the use of standard plaques and associated descriptions that comprise the Arizona State University Dental Anthropology System, developed by Christy G. Turner, II and students. This system has served as the foundation for hundreds of anthropological studies for over 30 years. In recognition of that success, this volume brings together some of the world's leading dental morphologists to expand upon the concepts and methods presented in the popular The Anthropology of Modern Human Teeth (Cambridge, 1997), leading the reader from method to applied research. After a preparatory section on the current knowledge of heritability and gene expression, a series of case studies demonstrate the utility of dental morphological study in both fossil and more recent populations (and individuals), from local to global scales.

The Origin and Evolution of the Human Dentition (Classic Reprint)
The Origin and Evolution of the Human Dentition (Classic Reprint)

Author: William King Gregory

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-21

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 9780282760229

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Excerpt from The Origin and Evolution of the Human Dentition I. Origin and rise of man (series Catarrhinar, family Hominidze) Introduction: Present diversity and confusion of opinion regarding the ances try oi man Comparative anatomical and other evidence showing the relatively close kinship of man with the anthropoid apes. Evolution of the dentition in correlation or coadaptation with the evolution of the locomotor apparatus. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.