This revision of "Physical Anthropology" combines information on discoveries impacting the on-going controversy over the origin of modern humans with a revamped design. The authors have included discussions on the "mitroshondrial eve" hypothesis and the discovery of a new Georgian (formerly Soviet Union) "homo erectus". New features include four-colour photo essays, a slightly larger trimsize to accommodate a more open design and chapter outlines. The fifth edition includes eighteen new boxes and a new appendix, "An introduction to skeletal anatomy and the anatomy of the brain". Also available - instructor's manual/test bank (ISBN 0-07-061185-8), computerized test banks: IBM (ISBN 0-07-831738-x), Mac(ISBN 0-07-833397-0) Apple (ISBN 0-07-833398-9).

Physical Anthropology

Politics & Social Sciences

Stein, Philip L.

Anthropology

McGraw-Hill.

An introduction to physical anthropology. The book uses current data to unravel the mystery of the evolution of humankind, and to examine the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment.

McGraw-Hill College

Rowe, Bruce M.

This text offers an alternative shortened version of "Physical Anthropology", 5th edition. It aims to provide a balanced and accessible presentation of human evolution and diversity by examining the relationship between biology and the environment. The book includes trademark pedagogical features within each chapter - integrated chapter summaries, interest boxes, review questions and annotated readings. It also features explanations of core topics.

Physical Anthropology: The Core

In their new edition, Stein and Rowe continue to share their love of discovery with students in this balanced, objective introduction to physical anthropology. As always, the authors use the most current data to unravel the mystery of the evolution of humankind, and to examine the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment. Step by step, students are guided through the material. The text does not assume any previous knowledge; every concept is carefully explained and illustrated. The Sixth Edition incorporates a significant revision of the Primate Fossil Record and a collection of new boxes that address topics concerning gender, sex and athletics, and genes and violence.

This is a balanced, objective, brief, introduction to physical anthropology that does not assume students have any previous knowledge of the subject. Every concept is carefully explained and illustrated. The text is succinctly designed as an alternative to the big, expensive books. Scientific terminology and jargon has been reduced throughout the text. These award-winning teachers and authors provide a general outline and understanding of the main topics of importance to tell the story of human evolution and diversity rather than provide dry facts for students. Unnecessary detail has been cut while maintaining or expanding explanations for students.

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Since the first edition of Physical Anthropology, over a quarter century ago, Stein and Rowe have been helping to teach physical anthropology to tens of thousands of students. In this new edition, these award winning teachers and authors continue to share their love of discovery with students in this balanced, objective introduction to physical anthropology that does not assume that students have any previous knowledge of the subject. Carefully streamlined, making it more accessible and affordable, this seventh edition provides students with a pedagogical program designed to facilitate comprehension. Every concept is carefully explained and illustrated, guiding students step-by-step through difficult material. 
Despite changes in organization and length, this text maintains its emphasis on three important themes. First, that anthropology is a holistic discipline, second, that human beings are an integral part of nature, and third, because humans depend on learned behavior, our maintenance of a balance with nature can be strengthened by an understanding of our evolutionary past. As always, Stein and Rowe use the most current data to unravel the mystery of the evolution of humankind, and to examine the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment.

The award-winning teachers and authors continue to share their love of discovery with students in this balanced, objective introduction to physical anthropology that does not assume that students have any previous knowledge of the subject. Carefully streamlined, making it more accessible and affordable, this eighth edition provides students with a pedagogical program designed to facilitate comprehension. Every concept is carefully explained and illustrated, guiding students step-by-step through difficult material. As always, Stein and Rowe use the most current data to unravel the mystery of the evolution of humankind, and to examine the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment.

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Physical Anthropology

Physical Anthropology

Physical Anthropology

Physical Anthropology

Physical Anthropology: The Core

Physical Anthropology

Physical Anthropology: The Core

Physical Anthropology

Physical Anthropology

Physical Anthropology