The Primate Fossil Record
The Primate Fossil Record

Author: Walter Carl Hartwig

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2002-04-11

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 9780521663151

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A comprehensive treatment of primate paleontology. Profusely illustrated and up to date, it captures the complete history of the discovery and interpretation of primate fossils. The chapters range from primate origins to the advent of anatomically modern humans. Each emphasizes three key components of the record of primate evolution: history of discovery, taxonomy of the fossils, and evolution of the adaptive radiations they represent. The Primate Fossil Record summarizes objectively the many intellectual debates surrounding the fossil record and provides a foundation of reference information on the last two decades of astounding discoveries and worldwide field research for physical anthropologists, paleontologists and evolutionary biologists.

Fossil Primates
Fossil Primates

Author: Susan Cachel

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-04-23

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1107005302

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A unique reconstruction of the paleobiology of fossil non-human primates and their key role in inferring evolutionary processes on earth.

Primate Adaptation and Evolution
Primate Adaptation and Evolution

Author: Bozzano G Luisa

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 1483288501

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Primate Adaptation and Evolutionis the only recent text published in this rapidly progressing field. It provides you with an extensive, current survey of the order Primates, both living and fossil. By combining information on primate anatomy, ecology, and behavior with the primate fossil record, this book enables students to study primates from all epochs as a single, viable group. It surveys major primate radiations throughout 65 million years, and provides equal treatment of both living and extinct species.ï Presents a summary of the primate fossilsï Reviews primate evolutionï Provides an introduction to the primate anatomyï Discusses the features that distinguish the living groups of primatesï Summarizes recent work on primate ecology

Evolutionary History of the Marsupials and an Analysis of Osteological Characters
Evolutionary History of the Marsupials and an Analysis of Osteological Characters

Author: Frederick S. Szalay

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9780521441698

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Examines a variety of problems in the understanding of the evolutionary history of the marsupials. In reviewing the evidence from bones, the author presents much new information on both living and fossil groups of marsupials. All groups of marsupials are treated in detail, and in the final chapter their history in space and time and their palaeobiogeography are considered.

Handbook of Paleoanthropology
Handbook of Paleoanthropology

Author: Winfried Henke

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-05-10

Total Pages: 2057

ISBN-13: 3540324747

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This 3-volume handbook brings together contributions by the world ́s leading specialists that reflect the broad spectrum of modern palaeoanthropology, thus presenting an indispensable resource for professionals and students alike. Vol. 1 reviews principles, methods, and approaches, recounting recent advances and state-of-the-art knowledge in phylogenetic analysis, palaeoecology and evolutionary theory and philosophy. Vol. 2 examines primate origins, evolution, behaviour, and adaptive variety, emphasizing integration of fossil data with contemporary knowledge of the behaviour and ecology of living primates in natural environments. Vol. 3 deals with fossil and molecular evidence for the evolution of Homo sapiens and its fossil relatives.

The History of Our Tribe
The History of Our Tribe

Author: Barbara Welker

Publisher: Open SUNY Textbooks

Published: 2017-01-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781942341413

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Where did we come from? What were our ancestors like? Why do we differ from other animals? How do scientists trace and construct our evolutionary history? The Evolution of Our Tribe: Hominini provides answers to these questions and more. The book explores the field of paleoanthropology past and present. Beginning over 65 million years ago, Welker traces the evolution of our species, the environments and selective forces that shaped our ancestors, their physical and cultural adaptations, and the people and places involved with their discovery and study. It is designed as a textbook for a course on Human Evolution but can also serve as an introductory text for relevant sections of courses in Biological or General Anthropology or general interest. It is both a comprehensive technical reference for relevant terms, theories, methods, and species and an overview of the people, places, and discoveries that have imbued paleoanthropology with such fascination, romance, and mystery.

Primate Origins: Adaptations and Evolution
Primate Origins: Adaptations and Evolution

Author: Matthew J. Ravosa

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-01-05

Total Pages: 846

ISBN-13: 0387335072

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This book provides a novel focus on adaptive explanations for cranial and postcranial features and functional complexes, socioecological systems, life history patterns, etc. in early primates. It further offers a detailed rendering of the phylogenetic affinities of such basal taxa to later primate clades as well as to other early/recent mammalian orders. In addition to the strictly paleontological or systemic questions regarding Primate Origins, the editors concentrate on the adaptive significance of primate characteristics. Thus, the book provides the broadest possible perspective on early primate phylogeny and the adaptive uniqueness of the Order Primates.

Primates in Flooded Habitats
Primates in Flooded Habitats

Author: Katarzyna Nowak

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-01-03

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1107134315

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A ground breaking study of primates that live in flooded habitats around the world.

Primate Comparative Anatomy
Primate Comparative Anatomy

Author: Daniel L. Gebo

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2014-10-13

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1421414899

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Ideal for college and graduate courses, Gebo's book will appeal to researchers in the fields of mammalogy, primatology, anthropology, and paleontology.Included in this book are discussions of: Phylogeny; Adaptation; Body size; The wet- and dry-nosed primates; Bone biology; Musculoskeletal mechanics; Strepsirhine and haplorhine heads; Primate teeth and diets; Necks, backs, and tails; The pelvis and reproduction; Locomotion; Forelimbs and hindlimbs; Hands and feet; Grasping toes

The Evolution of Thought
The Evolution of Thought

Author: Anne E. Russon

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-07-23

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9780521039925

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Written for graduate students and researchers, this book reviews the reasons for, and the nature of, great ape intelligence. Great apes are the most intelligent primates next to humans. Exactly how this intelligence evolved is a complex question that, when resolved, will help us to understand why humans have reached an even higher level. No other book combines the expertise of paleontologists, biologists, anthropologists, and psychologists to attain an appreciation of intelligence in great apes.