Human Biological Diversity

Human Biological Diversity is an introductory textbook covering key contemporary topics in human variation and biology, with two new chapters and updated information to reflect advances in the field. It is essential reading for students taking courses on human variation, human biology, human evolution, race, anthropology of race, and general introductions to biological/physical anthropology.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 466 pages
\n Publication date: 23 December 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Human Biological Diversity is a comprehensive textbook designed to provide an introductory exploration of the vital contemporary topics in the study of human variation and biology within the field of physical anthropology. This second edition, crafted with accessibility in mind for students with no prior background in anthropology or biology, boasts two new chapters, one dedicated to examining human skeletal and dental variation, and another focused on tracing human population affinities. To ensure its relevance and currency, all other chapters have undergone thorough revisions, incorporating the latest advancements in the field. Additionally, pedagogical features have been incorporated to aid readers in grasping the material effectively. While primarily intended for an introductory level, this textbook offers valuable insights that will be of interest to students pursuing upper-level courses in human variation, human biology, human evolution, race, anthropology of race, and general introductions to biological/physical anthropology.

Human Biological Diversity is a comprehensive textbook designed to provide an introductory exploration of the vital contemporary topics in the study of human variation and biology within the field of physical anthropology. This second edition, crafted with accessibility in mind for students with no prior background in anthropology or biology, boasts two new chapters, one dedicated to examining human skeletal and dental variation, and another focused on tracing human population affinities. To ensure its relevance and currency, all other chapters have undergone thorough revisions, incorporating the latest advancements in the field. Additionally, pedagogical features have been incorporated to aid readers in grasping the material effectively. While primarily intended for an introductory level, this textbook offers valuable insights that will be of interest to students pursuing upper-level courses in human variation, human biology, human evolution, race, anthropology of race, and general introductions to biological/physical anthropology.

Human Biological Diversity is a comprehensive textbook designed to provide an introductory exploration of the vital contemporary topics in the study of human variation and biology within the field of physical anthropology. This second edition, crafted with accessibility in mind for students with no prior background in anthropology or biology, boasts two new chapters, one dedicated to examining human skeletal and dental variation, and another focused on tracing human population affinities. To ensure its relevance and currency, all other chapters have undergone thorough revisions, incorporating the latest advancements in the field. Additionally, pedagogical features have been incorporated to aid readers in grasping the material effectively. While primarily intended for an introductory level, this textbook offers valuable insights that will be of interest to students pursuing upper-level courses in human variation, human biology, human evolution, race, anthropology of race, and general introductions to biological/physical anthropology.

\n Weight: 956g\n
Dimension: 246 x 245 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781138037533\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n